California Almond Granola with Golden Raisins
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- 9 ServingsServings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons Honey
- 1 1/4 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/3 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 cup whole natural almonds
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup Golden raisins
Preparation
Preparation
1 Heat oven 350 F. Coat baking sheet with vegetable cooking spray.
2 In heavy, 3-quart saucepan over low heat, mix sugar, honey, sesame oil, cinnamon, vanilla and almond extract.
3 Stir and cook just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Mix in oats and sesame seeds to coat completely.
4 Spread evenly on baking sheet. Bake 10 minutes.
5 Stir, then sprinkle whole and sliced almonds on top. Bake 10 minutes to toast almonds.
6 Cool in pan, then mix with cranberries and raisins in large bowl.
7 Store airtight. Serving tips: Top with creamy yogurt instead of milk.
8 Top with your favorite fresh fruit. Make a quick cobbler by topping fresh fruit with granola and baking.
9 This healthy granola offers vitamin E, magnesium and fiber.
Source: Almond Board of California
