Nothing quite beats the crunch and flavor of homemade granola, not to mention the sweet and savory aroma it leaves wafting around the kitchen. With so many varieties, you can tweak any recipe to fit your tastes. This orange, pumpkin seed and smoked almond granola recipe from Cooking Light fulfills all of our seasonal fall cravings.
Pro Tip: Pair with Greek yogurt (we love Oikos Greek Yogurt from Dannon) for an excellent snack or dessert!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 cup roasted, unsalted pumpkin seeds
- 1 ounce lightly salted, smoked almonds, chopped
- 5 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 ½ tablespoons canola oil
- 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well with a spatula. Spread mixture on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 26 minutes. Cool completely.
Total Time: 31 minutes
Serving Size: 3 Tablespoons
Serves 4
