Cassandra's Favorite Granola

Name: Cassandra's Favorite Granola
Prep time: 1 h 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 3 cups rolled oats; 1 cup slivered almonds; 1 cup cashews; 3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup raisins

As a busy mom of three, I will always prefer things that are easy to make and healthy…something I can toss into a bowl and either eat in a hurry or take with me to go. Alton Brown's granola recipe will always be a favorite in my home!

Have you tried it? I am obsessed.

Cassandra's Favorite Granola

Alton Brown

Servings

Prep Time

75 minutes

Cook Time

10 minutes

Courtesy of Alton Brown for Food Network

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup cashews
3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and brown sugar.
In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt.
Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans.
Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.

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Cassandra's Favorite Granola