Granola Cereal
6 servings
Granola Cereal
Delicious, healthy and easy to make, eat this wonderful homemade granola for breakfast or a snack.
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2 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup wheat germ 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (optional) 1/4 cup chopped or slivered almonds, salt free 1/4 cup sesame seeds, salt free 1/4 cup agave, maple syrup or honey (or any combination of these sweeteners) |
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon water 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla (optional) 1/4 cup dried cranberries, cherries or raisins |
- Adjust oven rack to middle position, and heat oven to 275 degrees.
- Coat a 9-by-13-inch metal baking sheet with cooking spray, set aside.
- Mix oats, wheat germ, salt, almonds and sunflower seeds in a bowl.
- Bring sweetener, oil, water, cinnamon and vanilla (if using) to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat.
- Drizzle over oat mixture, and stir to combine.
- Pour mixture onto prepared pan. Working a handful at a time, squeeze cereal to form small clumps.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Stir in dried fruit.
- Continue to bake until golden brown, about 20-25 minutes longer. Let cool.
- Granola can be stored in an airtight tin for up to two weeks.
Calories 262, Fat 14.0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 118mg
Carbohydrates 30.4g, Fiber 4.4g, Sugars 15.2g, Protein 6.5g
Carbohydrates 30.4g, Fiber 4.4g, Sugars 15.2g, Protein 6.5g