Cranberry-Almond Crunch Granola
- Ingredients:14
- Servings:220
- Calories per serving:120
Cranberry-Almond Crunch Granola
- Ingredients:14
- Servings:220
- Calories per serving:120
A great granola starts with a variety of flavors; this one uses two fruit juices, orange zest, ginger and spices to make every bite a crunchy delight.
Ingredient
| Ingredient | Weight | Measure |
|---|---|---|
| Cranberry juice | 1 lb | 2 cups |
| Orange zest | 2 oz | 1/2 cup |
| Orange juice, fresh | 2 oz | 1/4 cup |
| Honey | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 2 cups |
| Ginger, dried, ground | ---Value Not Available | 2 Tbsp |
| Allspice, ground | ---Value Not Available | 1 Tbsp |
| Nature Valley™ Granola - Oats 'n Honey Bulkpak Cereal (27111) | 5 lb 8.00 oz | 22 cups |
| Quick oats, dry | 6 oz | 2 cups |
| Almonds, sliced | 1 lb 8.00 oz | 8 cups |
| Pecans, chopped | 8 oz | 2 cups |
| Sesame seeds | 10 oz | 2 cups |
| Eggs, large | 8 oz | 4 each |
| Dried cranberries | 15 oz | 3 cups |
| White vanilla baking chips | 1 lb 2.00 oz | 3 cups |
Instructions
- Assembly
Spray large mixing bowl with cooking spray.
Mix granola, oats, almonds, pecans and sesame seed in the bowl. Set aside.
Heat cranberry juice, orange zest and juice, honey, ginger and allspice in heavy-bottom saucepan over medium heat.
Bring to boiling until mixture is smooth, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat. Allow to cool slightly and pour over granola mixture.
Add eggs and mix well to coat.
Divide mixture between 2 greased full sheet pans and spread it evenly.
Bake as directed below, stirring after 24 minutes of baking (when rotating pans).
| Bake | Temp | Time |
|---|---|---|
Convection Oven* |
250°F |
48-52 minutes |
Standard Oven |
300°F |
50-54 minutes |
*Rotate pans baked in convection oven one-half turn (180°) after 24 minutes of baking.
- Finishing
Cool mixture to room temperature.
Stir in cranberries and white vanilla baking chips, and portion as desired.
Store in airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories120
- Total Fat6g
- Protein2g
- Total Carbohydrate15g
- Sugars9g
Servings: 220
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 120
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 55mg | 2% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 6% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 9g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 2g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 10% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate ½,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat 0,
- Fat 1,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy 0c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice1
