Homemade Granola - Lowfat |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Easy and so much less expensive than purchasing granola. Plus, you know exactly what goes into it and can alter it to your own palate. Ingredients:
2 cups rolled oats |
1/2 cup flax seed |
1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, unsalted |
1 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, fresh grated is best |
1/4 cup honey |
3 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1/4 cup brown sugar |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1/4 cup golden raisin |
1/3 cup dried cranberries |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Combine all ingredients except dried fruit in a large bowl and toss till well distributed and coated.
2. Spread on baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Flip and toss granola and then bake 15 minutes more, tossing it once again in the middle of the 15 minutes.
3. Cool completely on baking sheet, add the dried fruit and store. In an airtight container in a dark pantry, mine lasts at least 6 weeks.
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