Oat And Nut Granola With Sunflower Seeds The Lodge At Red River Recipe

This irresistible Oat & Nut Granola recipe, straight from The Lodge at Red River Ranch in Bicknell, UT (as featured in Bon Appetit, November 2000!), creates crunchy, golden-brown clusters perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. Customize it with your favorite additions like raisins, cranberries, cherries, pecans (instead of walnuts!), coconut, or a dash of cinnamon. The secret to its perfectly chunky texture? A touch of flour and milk powder! Make a big batch – it keeps for up to two weeks!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 670.7 kcal
Protein 36g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Oat And Nut Granola With Sunflower Seeds The Lodge At Red River

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How to Make Oat And Nut Granola With Sunflower Seeds The Lodge At Red River

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan, combine: 4 cups old-fashioned oats, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup sliced almonds, 1 cup chopped walnuts, 1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder, 1 cup sunflower seeds, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together: 1/2 cup vegetable oil, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup honey, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1/2 teaspoon maple extract.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients in the pan and stir until evenly coated.
  5. Bake for 45-55 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until the granola is golden brown and crunchy.
  6. Let the granola cool completely in the pan before breaking it into clusters.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

121g

Fat

20g

Carbs

26g