Hola mis amigos! I am so happy right now, writing this post for you guys. Not because it’s granola, because let’s face it, granola is already pretty damn amazing, but because I tweaked my lighting setup and editing process and I think these photos are easily the best I’ve taken so far! So, I might be doing a happy dance while I’m typing this, which is counter-productive, but I just can’t stop. All smiles.
But let’s get back to that granola, shall we? We’re talking easy, and I mean super easy french toast granola.
We’re talking big clusters of crunchy, nutty, french toast flavored deliciousness. Filled with brain-powering walnuts, this granola packs some whole grain goodness as well as a dose of protein. It’s so easy to make, you’ll be ready to pop it in the oven before the oven is finished pre-heating! Just stir together the dry ingredients, pour in the wet ingredients, stir, throw it on a cookie sheet and BAM! ready.
When it comes to baking granola, you want to be sure it’s still just a tiny bit soft when you take it out of the oven, or it’ll end up being too dry tasting and that’s just wrong. I baked this batch for about an hour, stirring it halfway through, and it came out nom nom nom-ilicious. I had a hard time keeping my hands to myself, and keeping the kids out of the kitchen. This easy french toast granola totally hits the spot for breakfast, or as a snack!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 275 degrees. In a large bowl, add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Whisk together the wet ingredients in a small bowl and add it to the dry ingredients. Mix until everything is moist and large clumps form.
- Spread the granola mixture across a sheet cake pan and place in the oven for 30 minutes, then stir gently and continue to cook for another 30 minutes, or until the granola starts to brown but is still slightly soft.
- Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool completely, for at least an hour, so the granola can harden into clusters. Break apart with a spoon and store in an air-tight container.
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Renée says
Love this! Very tasty and easy to make as well.
How long will it keep in the airtight container? (Also I tried freezing some as well!)
Cydnee says
What a great idea! Love French toast and I know I would love this granola. Yum! Thank you very much for joining in the celebration of #purebloglove, we enjoy having you each week. I hope to see you on Thursday at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee
Rose's DIY Crafts, at FineCraftGuild says
Thank you for sharing your scrumptious granola recipe with us at SHARE IT ONE MORE TIME. It sounds DELICIOUS. Hugs/kisses, from Rose, FineCraftGuild.com
Amy @ Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I’ve never made granola, but I’d love to try this! Pinning! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!
Susan says
Sounds like heavenly granola to me and I know my family will be thrilled to help me try out your receipe. Thanks for sharing at the This Is How We Roll Link Party on Organized 31.
Adelina Priddis says
I have never made granola…but this is so easy!!! I’ll probably love you forever after I try this – I already love that I have all the ingredients too 🙂 Thanks for sharing on Weekend Bites
Anna @ Sunny Side Ups says
Aw YUM!! I absolutely love this granola–all those french toast flavors & spices look so irresistibly delicious! Cant wait to try!! 🙂
Alyson M says
This looks delicious! Pinned to try soon!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
This is perfect as you can never go wrong with french toast and granola so I definitely need to add this!
[email protected] Plaid & Paisley Kitchen says
Oh How I love french toast! This granola looks and sounds amazing!
Betsy @ Desserts Required says
LOVE this easy to make granola. It looks great and it will be perfect for breakfast, lunch, snack and, even, breakfast for dinner!
Beth says
This is absolutely perfect, I prefer granola with chunks.. it makes it easier to eat by the handful 🙂
Melissa Falk says
Thanks for this recipe. I need more granola. I had abandoned it for a while but I am back now. This looks delish!
Annie @ Annie's Noms says
I am loving this! I’m pretty new to French Toast, but I’m addicted now and I’m also a granola monster, so this combination of both is just perfect!