Hazelnut Spice Granola

A sweet, crunchy, homemade granola with rolled oats, dried fruits, and Oregon Orchard Natural Sliced Hazelnuts dressed with warm spices and Extra Virgin Hazelnut Oil. Sheet-pan baked, this wholesome breakfast is easily batched for a busy week.

Ingredients:

• 5 cups Old fashioned rolled oats
• 1 ½ cup Oregon Orchard Natural Sliced Hazelnuts
• ½ cup Pumpkin seeds
• ½ cup Dried blueberries
• ½ cup Golden raisins
• ½ cup Dried cherries
• ½ cup Oregon Orchard Extra Virgin Hazelnut Oil
• ½ cup Maple Syrup
• ½ cup Brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
• 1 ½ teaspoons Pumpkin pie spice blend
• ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, and fruits.
3. Separately, whisk together the Extra Virgin Hazelnut Oil, syrup, sugar, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
4. Incorporate the wet and dry ingredients.
5. Spread the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet and press down firmly.
6. Bake for 30 minutes, until crisp and browned.
7. Set the granola aside to cool completely.
8. Crumble the granola and serve immediately, or store at room temp in lidded jars.

 
Buy Extra Virgin Hazelnut Oil at your local Sprouts Farmers Market or Wilco Farm Store