What You Need:
- 2 C of old fashioned oats
- 1/2 C of coconut, flaked
- 1/2 C of toasted wheat germ
- 1/4 C of oat bran
- 1/4 C of sunflower seeds
- 1/4 C of almond slivers
- 1/4 C of pecan pieces
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- 1/4 C of honey
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 2 tbsp orange peel, grated
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 C of dried cranberries
- 1/2 C dried apricots, chopped
- 3 tbsp of golden raisins
How to Make It:
- Set the oven temperature to 350 and preheat.
- In a large bowl toss together the oats, coconut, wheat germ and oat bran.
- Stir in the sunflower seeds, almond slivers, pecan pieces and sesame seeds.
- In a separate bowl whisk together the honey, oil, orange peel, vanilla and salt.
- Pour the mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well coated.
- Spread the mixture out evenly into a 15X10 baking pan.
- Bake 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
- Remove and cool completely.
- Stir in the cranberries, apricots and raisins.
- Store the granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Makes 7 cups
This is a great healthy on the run breakfast recipe. It’s low fat, full of fiber and ready to go whenever you don’t have time to make a sit down breakfast. Add any of your favorite dried fruits, nuts or seeds to give this granola exactly the taste you’re looking for.
Nutritional Information: (approximate values per 1/4 C serving)
Calories 132 ; Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Carbohydrates 23g; Fiber 3g; Protein 3g; Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 57mg