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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Cereal

    Almond Raisin Granola

    Published by Melissa on May 10, 2011 | Updated June 10, 2022 | 53 Comments

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    Almond-Raisin-Granola

    About a year ago, Beth inspired me to make granola and I’ve been whipping up different kinds of granolas ever since. This one is a simple, easy recipe that uses ingredients that I usually have in my pantry. If you haven’t made homemade granola before give it a try. You’ll be amazed how much better it is than granola you buy in the store.

    I usually make a double batch and give one batch a way. It makes a great, healthy gift for a neighbor or a friend. If I’m baking a double batch I cook it for 10 minutes longer.

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    Almond Raisin Granola

    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Cereal
    Keyword: cooking, food, recipe
    Author: Barbara Schieving
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    Ingredients

    • 4 cups old fashioned oats
    • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
    • ½ cup chopped almonds
    • ½ cup raisins
    • ¼ cup of flax seed meal optional
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
    • ⅓ cup canola oil
    • ¼ cup honey
    • 1 tablespoon vanilla

    Instructions

    • In a large bowl mix oats, brown sugar, almonds, raisins, flax seed meal, cinnamon, and salt.
    • In a microwave safe bowl heat canola oil and honey until warm, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract and cinnamon. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture and mix thoroughly until everything is completely coated.
    • Spread evenly on a parchment or silpat covered cookie sheet. Bake at 300º for about 20 minutes until slightly golden brown. Don’t stir during baking. Cool completely and break into pieces. Store in an air tight container.

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    Tropical Granola, Barbara Bakes

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    1. Lynn

      September 24, 2019 at 6:49 pm

      I made this granola recipe today, it’s chunky, crunchy & simply DEEEEELICIOUS!!! Thank you for sharing your recipe!!!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        September 24, 2019 at 7:01 pm

        Now that’s a rave review – thanks Lynn!

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    2. Dr. Cynthia Lanier

      April 13, 2018 at 7:46 pm

      Ahh up there meant to say it comes out powdery if I stir it during cooking. I really like it clumpy!

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    3. Jenna

      August 05, 2017 at 5:21 pm

      I made this but it didn’t clump at all 🙁 what could I have done wrong to make it come out as powdery oatmeal? I used the same amounts of everything but just slightly less brown sugar… thanks for your help!

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      • Barbara Schieving

        August 05, 2017 at 6:13 pm

        Hi Jenna – perhaps you left out an ingredient or added extra oats inadvertently? Are you sure you put in the oil and the honey as well as the brown sugar?

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    4. sam

      July 29, 2014 at 11:37 am

      I gave this a try because it was simple & easy & it totally paid off. These bars are AMAZING ! thank you so much.

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    5. Katy @ Purposely Frugal

      January 13, 2013 at 5:13 pm

      Thank you so much for this recipe! I just made a batch of this today, minus the raisins and flax meal, since I didn’t have any on hand. I love the clumps! It’s definitely the best granola I’ve ever made and I’ll be making it again! But next time I might need to do a double batch! 😛

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    6. Joan

      July 23, 2011 at 7:29 pm

      Great recipe and so easy to make!!! Thanks for sharing.

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      • Barbara

        July 24, 2011 at 2:30 pm

        Thanks for commenting! So glad you made it and enjoyed it!

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    7. Katrina

      May 23, 2011 at 10:17 am

      I’ve got the second batch of this in the oven right now since your post, Barbara. Love it. Thanks.

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      • Barbara

        May 23, 2011 at 1:24 pm

        Thanks Katrina for posting and letting me know you made it. I’m so glad you love it. I wish I had a batch in the oven too!

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    8. Nutmeg Nanny

      May 14, 2011 at 9:49 am

      I love how chunky this granola looks! Sometimes it’s too small….I like a nice big piece 🙂

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      • Dr. Cynthia Lanier

        April 13, 2018 at 7:44 pm

        Don’t stir while you are cooking  or be tempted to open the oven —- as mine comes out clumpy if I do that and very crunchy if I stir it. Lower temps e.g. 210  also result in s more powdery product. I love this recipe though but add cranberries and raisins. I am not a very experienced granola baker but just thought I woul give my two cents as I am a researcher! ?

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