Alton Brown Granola Recipe

This delicious homemade granola recipe from Alton Brown is quick, simple, and perfect for breakfast or snacking. It’s packed with crunchy oats, nuts, and sweet raisins—and you can use ingredients you already have in the cupboard. The best part? It bakes up golden and evenly toasted with very little effort.

Recipe Ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup slivered almonds
• 1 cup cashews
• 3/4 cup shredded sweet coconut
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup raisins

How To Make Granola Recipe?

1. Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 120°C / 250°F and position the rack in the middle.
2. Mix the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, almonds, cashews, shredded coconut, brown sugar, and salt.
3. Add the wet ingredients: Pour the maple syrup and oil into a measuring jug or plunger cup, then add to the dry mix. Stir well until everything is coated.
4. Bake the granola: Spread the mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet (ideally a half sheet pan). Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes for even browning.
5. Cool and finish: Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool in a large bowl for about 30 minutes. Once cool, stir in the raisins until evenly distributed.
6. Store and enjoy: Transfer to an airtight container. Your granola will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks at room temperature.

Recipe Tips:

• Use rolled oats, not instant oats: Rolled oats keep their shape and crunch better during baking.
• Stir every 15 minutes: This helps the granola toast evenly and prevents burning around the edges.
• Cool completely before adding raisins: If you add them while hot, they can turn chewy or burn.
• Press the granola lightly for clusters: If you like chunky granola, gently press it down before baking.
• Store in a truly airtight container: This keeps the granola crisp and fresh for up to 2 weeks.

How To Store Leftovers?

• Refrigerate: Let the granola cool completely to room temperature before storing. Transfer it to an airtight container and keep it in the fridge if your kitchen is very warm or humid. It will stay fresh and crunchy for up to 2 weeks.
• Freeze: Granola can be frozen for up to 3 months. After it cools, place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. To use, let it thaw at room temperature—no reheating needed. Granola is best enjoyed as-is once thawed.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 383
• Total Fat: 19g
• Saturated Fat: 4.5g
• Cholesterol: 0mg
• Sodium: 7.9mg
• Potassium: 190mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 48.1g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.7g
• Sugars: 26.3g
• Protein: 6.9g

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