Recipe credit
University of Minnesota Extension Department of Family, Health and Wellbeing staff
Ingredients
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- Optional: 1/2 cup wheat germ
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 cup extra ingredients* (raisins, dried fruit mix, nuts, etc.)
*Raisins and almonds were added for the nutrition analysis
Directions
- Adjust oven rack to middle position, and heat oven to 275 degrees F.
- Coat a 9 x 13-inch metal pan with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix oats, wheat germ (if using), brown sugar, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, stir together the oil and maple syrup or honey. Drizzle over the oat mixture and stir to coat well.
- Pour mixture onto prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Stir in extra ingredients. Bake an additional 15 minutes or until golden brown.
- Note: Do not over bake. The granola will be soft when it comes out of the oven but will crisp as it cools.
Tips and variations
- Add 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in step 3 if desired.
- Store cooled granola in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Add nuts such as almonds, walnuts, or pecans. Nuts are a good source of healthy oils.
- You can use granola in a variety of dishes. Eat it with milk like cereal, or use it as a crunchy topping over yogurt, oatmeal, apple sauce, or ice cream.
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Nutritional info
Calories
192
Total fat
8.3 g
Saturated fat
0.8 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
119.3 mg
Total carbohydrates
27.6 g
Dietary fiber
3.2 g
Protein
4.5 g
Total sugar
12.1 g
Allergens
Soy
Tree nuts
