Volker Marecek
Executive Chef
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 Tbsp olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ⅓ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup whole almonds
- ⅓ cup whole hazelnuts
- ⅓ cup golden raisins
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment
paper.
2. In a large bowl, toss the oats with the cinnamon and salt.
3. In a medium bowl, stir together the oil, honey, brown sugar and vanilla. Whisk until completely combined.
4. Pour the honey mixture over the oats mixture and use your hands to combine them. Gather up some of the mixture in each hand and make a fist. Repeat until all of the oats are coated with the honey mixture.
5. Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly, but leave a few clumps here and there for texture.
6. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Stir in dried fruit. Cool completely.
7. Store tightly covered.
Volker is a distinguished Executive Chef hailing from Germany, and has been at the forefront of culinary excellence since 2009. With a rich tapestry of international experience spanning Germany, Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Estonia, Volker has been instrumental in elevating culinary standards and crafting exceptional menus for prestigious hotels worldwide…
If you would like to learn more about Volker, see Expert: Volker Marecek.
