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Strawberry Granola Recipe

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This Strawberry Granola recipe offers a delightful, crunchy breakfast or snack option made with puffed cereal, rolled oats, nuts, and dried strawberries, all coated in a luscious strawberry-flavored maple syrup glaze. Perfectly toasted in the oven, this granola combines the natural sweetness of pure maple syrup with a hint of strawberry extract, creating a wholesome and flavorful treat that can be enjoyed on its own or with yogurt and milk.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon strawberry extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 5 cups puffed cereal (kamut, wheat, millet, etc.)
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup dried strawberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a large baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
  2. Create Syrup Mixture: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the pure maple syrup and butter. Stir occasionally until the butter is fully melted and the mixture is hot but not boiling. Then, stir in the strawberry extract to infuse the syrup with a fruity flavor.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the puffed cereal, rolled oats, and sliced almonds. Mix these dry ingredients thoroughly to prepare for the syrup coating.
  4. Mix Wet and Dry: Slowly pour the warm syrup mixture over the dry cereal and nuts, stirring continuously to ensure even coverage of all the ingredients with the sticky syrup.
  5. Add Sesame Seeds: Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the coated mixture and stir gently. This helps the seeds adhere better to the granola pieces instead of settling at the bottom.
  6. Bake the Granola: Spread the mixture evenly across the lined baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring after 20 minutes to promote even toasting and prevent burning.
  7. Cool and Add Dried Strawberries: Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to cool completely on the baking sheet. Once cooled, gently fold in the dried strawberries to retain their texture and flavor.
  8. Serve and Enjoy: Your strawberry granola is now ready to be enjoyed as a snack, or with milk or yogurt for a nutritious breakfast.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper to prevent the granola from sticking to the baking sheet for easier cleanup.
  • Stir halfway through baking to ensure even toasting and avoid burning.
  • Dried strawberries can be bought pre-dried or dried at home for optimal freshness.
  • Store granola in an airtight container to keep it crunchy.
  • For a nut-free version, omit the almonds and increase oats or seeds.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Find it online: https://monicarecipes.com/strawberry-granola-recipe/