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Beth at you know what you oughta do was tweeting about her yummy Easy Vanilla Granola recently and since I’ve seen so many bloggers raving about homemade granola, I decided it was time I gave it a try. And I’m so glad I did. It really is so much better than granola from a box. It has a softer texture and my husband says it’s more like an oatmeal cookie.
One of the reasons I hesitated making granola in the past was because I didn’t want to buy a whole box of an ingredient I might not use again. But recently I’ve fallen in love with the Winco bulk foods section. For some reason I use to think of the bulk foods section as a place you go only when you want to buy a huge amount of something. But it finally dawned on me that it’s also a great place for buying just a small amount of something when you just need a little bit for a recipe.
My tropical granola version is below, but I’ve made this five times now and we love it just as much with other dried fruits. Thanks Beth for sharing your recipe. It’s become a weekly habit for us now.
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Tropical Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats
- ½ cup light brown sugar packed
- ½ cup unsweetened flaked coconut or sub sweetened
- ½ cup dried tropical fruit or sub any dried fruit
- ¼ cup of flax seed meal
- ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt
- ⅓ cup canola oil
- 3 tablespoons citrus honey or sub any honey
- 4 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- In a large bowl mix oats, brown sugar, coconut, dried fruit, flax seed meal, and salt.
- In a saucepan heat canola oil and honey until warm. Remove from heat and whisk in vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the oat mixture and mix thoroughly till everything is completely coated.
- Spread this 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.
I’ve been having so much fun baking with the Citrus Honey I brought home from my Caribbean cruise. It has a subtle, but very noticeable hit of lime. I’m thinking I might have to order some if I can’t find a place to buy it locally. Pirate O’s sells the Tortuga Rum cakes, but not the honey.
Amanda
Looks and sounds delish Barbara! Gave you a stumble 🙂
Antonella-Vera55
Hello barbara.I don't know all the ingredients you used but granola looks very nice and tasty.Thank you so much for your kind comments about my blog.I wish you a Wonderful Sunday!!!
Nadji
Je n'ai pas essayé ce granola mais le tien me semble délicieux.
Bon dimanche.
See soon.
Barbara
Looks like a great granola recipe, Barbara. I don't eat it, but my daughter does. When I make it for her, we store the dry parts in one container and the fruits in another and then combine then when eat. Everything stays fresher so much longer.
My Little Space
These granola sounds wonderful for my future champing trip. Saving it up to my list-to-do! Btw, I have an award for you, Barbara. Please feel free to pick it up. Thanks & hope you'll have a fabulous weekend!
Blessings, Kristy
Cinnamon-Girl
I have been tempted to make my own granola but never had a reason to until now. In all the posts I've read no one has ever mentioned that it is 'softer'. Some are so hard and a softer one really appeals to me. I really like the flavors you used in yours!
tasteofbeirut
This granola sounds out-of-this world! Love the idea of the tropical fruits!
dinnersanddreams
Yummy granola with tropical fruits. Yes please!
Asha @ FSK
Isn't homemade granola so fantastic?!!! taste and price wise :)) and sooo easy too!!
Bonnie
I love the idea of tropical fruits in granola. That's a nice twist to an old favortie.
Mags
So healthy! I'm a huge fan of ANYTHING with oats. Great recipe!
teresa
that does it, i have got to make granola, it just looks so good!
Baking Addict
This looks really yummy! Homemade is always best 🙂
Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella
I love homemade granola too! It's so filling and so much healthier than store bought varieties. This looks fantastic mum! Beth is great! 🙂 xx
Lyndsey
Your photo is fantastic, and the granola looks good. I have been making my grandma's granola recipe for years and won't buy store made anymore. Back then it wasn't called granola yet, I think she called it "dry cereal". I have a store very close to me that I can buy any amount of flour, grains, herbs, etc… I love it for that same reason. You can try a new thing and get only the amount you need for that recipe.
Have a great weekend!
azelia
good looking granola Barbara…
Memória
I love the bulk section too for the same reasons you mentioned. Ahora que lo has mencionado, puedo preparar granola también. Se ve muy rica. ¡YUM!
Bethie
Barbara I found the honey here https://aruntx.com/html/143.html !!! Thank you for the compliments!! I might have to get some citrus honey and go tropical, watch out!
Jessica
What a fabulous granola! I love anything tropical, so I'm sure I'd love this!
April
I have had the pleasure of trying Beth's granola and it is delish! I know that yours has to be too with the tropical fruits!!