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Honey Nut Granola

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Mar 11, 2014
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Enjoy this breakfast favorite featuring oats, pecans, coconut and cranberries. This baked honey nut granola is also great for snacks.

Honey Nut Granola

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 1 hr 45 min
  • Servings 7
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 container (18 oz) old-fashioned oats (about 6 cups)
  • 2 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut, if desired
  • 2/3 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup sesame seed
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bag (6 oz) sweetened dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Position 1 oven rack about 6 inches from top heating element in oven; place second oven rack about 6 inches from bottom heating element. Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 2 (15x10-inch) pans with sides with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, stir together oats, pecans, coconut, wheat germ and sesame seed. In medium bowl, stir together butter, honey, brown sugar, vanilla and salt. Pour over oat mixture; stir until evenly coated. Divide mixture between pans. Place 1 pan on each oven rack.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until toasted. Stir every 10 minutes and switch position of pans after first 15 minutes. Spread granola on waxed paper to cool completely. Add cranberries. Store in airtight container at room temperature up to 3 days, or freeze up to 6 months.

Nutrition

510 Calories
32g Total Fat
9g Protein
54g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
510
Total Fat
32g
0%
Saturated Fat
10g
0%
Sodium
160mg
0%
Total Carbohydrate
54g
0%
Dietary Fiber
7g
0%
Protein
9g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 6 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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