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Title
Granola
Serves
Serves:
10
Time to make
Time to make:
20 minutes preparation; 30 minutes cook time
Ingredients
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
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
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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Recipe Credit
Recipe Credit:
University of Minnesota Extension Center for Family Development staff
Category
Category:
Breakfast
Snacks & Sweets
Serving Size
Serving Size:
1/2 cup
Special Criteria
Special Criteria:
Vegetarian
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Whole Grains
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Nutritional Info
Nutritional Info
Serves 10
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