Easy Does It Granola

"Unlike many store-bought granolas, this luxurious blend of oats, green pumpkin seeds, and exotic dried fruit is preservative-free and not overly sweet. Sprinkle it on yogurt, pancakes, or waffles —or simply enjoy eating it out of hand."
 
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Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
10
Yields:
15 cups
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F
  • Line 2 large shallow baking sheets with foil.
  • Place walnuts and almonds on one sheet and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
  • Let cool, then coarsely chop and set aside.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 300°F
  • Divide oats between baking sheets.
  • In medium bowl, melt butter in microwave.
  • Stir in honey and salt.
  • Drizzle mixture onto oats and stir well with rubber spatula.
  • Spread oats in even layer and bake, stirring once and switching positions of pans halfway through, until golden, about 30 minutes (mixture will crisp as it cools).
  • Transfer to large bowl, cool, add remaining ingredients, and toss well.
  • Store airtight at room temperature up to one month.
  • Tip: Salted roasted green (unhulled) pumpkin seeds, also called pepitas, can be found at most specialty food stores.

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