Mango Strawberry Granola | Aromatic Vanilla Cake

I used to be by no means an enormous granola particular person, till I found hand-crafted granola!  Retailer purchased was a bit too candy and sugary for me generally, and the flavors weren’t that thrilling however once I make my very own at residence I can tailor it to my sweetness degree and add every kind of enjoyable add ins!  Granola is one thing that I like to have readily available, and once I make it it’s enjoyable to snack on as a result of nothing beats a pan stuffed with heat granola contemporary from the oven!  There are occasions once I can’t cease snacking on it and 1/4 of the pan is gone earlier than I do know it!  Final weekend I made a decision to make some Mango Strawberry Granola and it turned out so scrumptious I made a decision to share the recipe with you all! 

For my granola base, I like to make use of quaint rolled oats as a result of I like texture.  If you happen to desire a distinct oat akin to simply common rolled that might work too.  The thought is to make use of what you’ve got readily available!  On this one I used pistachios and pecans, two of my favourite nuts for snacking however I feel this could be superior with cashews as effectively when you like these going with the tropical theme.  If you happen to wished so as to add in a bit coconut that might be good too, and I’m completely going to do this subsequent time, I simply did not have any readily available.

I used coconut oil to get this good and crispy, however I additionally added in some almond butter as a substitute of simply utilizing all oil as a result of I desire that. A observe for people who need to go oil free, I’ve efficiently changed the oil with a fruit puree earlier than, and that works nice together with the nut butter. So when you wished to make use of a mango puree or banana puree to make this oil free go for it! I add in some sea salt and vanilla and this granola is completely balanced!

It smelled so wonderful whereas baking I couldn’t wait to get pleasure from some!  However first I added within the fruit which is definitely freeze dried, so it really works out excellent for conserving this extra shelf secure.  If it lasts that lengthy that’s.  It’s fairly darn addicting whenever you begin snacking on it from the tray, and my husband who’s type of choosy generally about this sort of stuff really preferred it too!  In case you are searching for the right crunchy snack, positively give this Mango Strawberry Granola a attempt!

Mango Strawberry Granola

Makes 6 cups

Substances:

• 3 cups natural quaint rolled oats
• 1 cup shelled pistachios
• 1 cup pecans
• 1/4 cup coconut oil, warmed to liquid
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup almond butter or cashew butter
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup freeze dried strawberries
• 1/2 cup freeze dried mangoes

Directions:

1. Line a big baking sheet with non-stick foil, and spray with cooking spray.
2. Preheat the oven to 350F and set rack on the medium place.
3. In a big bowl, mix oats and nuts, and put aside.
4. In one other bowl, whisk collectively oil, maple syrup, almond butter, sea salt, and vanilla extract till effectively mixed, then pour over oat combination and toss to coat till fully blended.
5. Pour out onto ready baking sheet, and unfold out evenly.
6. Bake for 35 minutes, stirring about each 10 minutes or so till the granola is evenly browned. Take away from oven and let cool. Stir in strawberries and mangoes and revel in!