Do you like granola cereal? If so, then I want to share with you a delicious homemade fruit and nut granola recipe that my good friend passed to me that’s very easy to make.
I didn’t use honey in my recipe because DH is allergic to it and I increased the maple syrup by 2-tablespoons. I used Ocean Spray blueberry-flavored dried cranberries and pecan pieces. I did not use any seeds because I did not have these and the recipe tasted delicious without them. Incidentally, you may want to watch the bake time. Despite the low temperature, 1-hour was a wee bit too long. Next time, I’m going to only bake recipe for 50-minutes.
Tis the season to be jolly! For more Christmasy reading on today’s letter “D” prompt, check out…Deck the halls with December Traditions.
- What is the last recipe you made this Christmas season?
- Do you have a favorite Christmas recipe you make every year? If so, what is it? Feel free to share it with us in the comments!
Discover more from Curious as a Cathy
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
This looks delicious… The last recipe I made was traditional sugar cookies and they were delightful!
Thanks for linking to the letter “D” – Darling post!
A+
Yum! I am a granola lover, and that granola looks yummy!
that looks delicious! And I think I actually have all that stuff in my pantry.
I made Rice Krispie squares last week because they had the boxes with the red and green rice pieces. the kids love the festive look. I will definitely make another batch and hide that from them in the freezer to be used over Christmas.
I make my grandma’s shortbread cookies every year. that’s the traditional Christmas goody.
1 cup butter
1- 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup icing sugar
chopped maraschino cherries
Preheat Oven to 350 Degrees
cream together butter and icing sugar. gradually add the flour and mix until well blended.
Drop tsp. size portions onto a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Garnish with cherry pieces.
Bake for 10-15 minutes; until edges golden brown.
LET COOL – cookies will be very soft.
I love shortbread cookies. I want to make some this Christmas, but I don’t know if I’ll get around to it or not. I like Rice Krispy treats. Ever since we got the recipe for snowballs off rice krispy treats box several years ago, then that’s what I make nearly every Christmas. It’s basically the same as the original recipe, except you shape treats into ball shape, roll in coconut and powder sugar. These are really tasty!
Yum, your granola recipe might be good for gifts for the neighbors …
neat recipe! I’m not that much of a cook myself – just learning what’s good to make that lasts more than one or two meals. {:-Deb
I’ve never made my own granola before but love it. Will try your recipe, thanks!
I do make some of my own. I like it on top of plain Greek Yogurt.
Yes! I love granola bars! I don’t have any right now and really missing them.
That does sound scrumptious! I’ll have to try making it over winter break.
This looks so yummy! I love granola!
I love the granola for snacking. I don’t add it to a bowl with milk…I just munch it with a cold glass of milk. Keeps it ‘crunchy’ that way. And this recipe sounds simple and delicious.
We have yet to go driving to Candy Cane Lane to view the neighborhood that goes all out decorating their yards…hafta do that soon.
I have never had granola cereal but it certainly looks delicious and of course good for the health. I have not yet made any Christmas dishes but I look forward to preparing the Christmas dinner this year that will consist of baked ham, roast chicken with stuffing, potato salad, baked pineapple slices and cherries etc. I may also bake a plum pudding. Thanks for hosting Cathy and continue to enjoy the season.
Wonderful recipe ~ sounds yummy ~ and lovely Holiday photos for D ~ thanks, carol, xxx