Easy Goji Berry Granola
I have always made my own granola. I like knowing exactly what is in my granola and controlling how much fat and sugar go into it. This particular version is created in a skillet on top of the stove. It's rather tasty. I like to think that with the addition of Goji berries it just got healthier. Makes a large 2 litre container.
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Ingredients
- 320g of rolled oats - not quick cooking (4 cups)
- 115g of butter (1/2 cup)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp almond extract
- 4 TBS runny honey
- 100g of soft light brown sugar (1/2 cup packed)
- 85g of flaked almonds (1/2 cup)
- 60g of chopped pecans (1/2 cup)
- 55g of whole cashews (1/2 cup)
- 75g of shredded coconut (1 cup)
- 150g of dried fruit (about 1 cup - I used half Goji berries and the rest was a mix of dried blueberries, sour cherries and sultanas)
Details
Level of difficulty Easy
Cooking time 15mins
Cost Budget Friendly
Preparation
Step 1
Place a large skillet over medium heat. Add the butter, brown sugar, honey, vanilla and almond extract. Cook and stir to melt.
Step 2
Add the oats, nuts and coconut to the skillet. Stir to coat well with the butter/sugar mixture.
Step 3
Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the granola is a dark golden brown. This will take 10 to 20 minutes and do keep an eye on it so that it doesn't catch and burn.
Step 4
Remove from the heat and pour out onto a baking sheet to cool completely. Add the dried fruit and mix in.
Step 5
Store in an airtight container.
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