Maple-Coconut Granola (Healthy/Low-Fat) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is a lot cheaper than store-bought granola; it is also made in the microwave, which is good because it doesn't dry out like most granola made in the oven. Low-fat and a lot more nutritious than store-bought, as well. It sounds good, but I haven't tried it yet...lemme know what you think, and cooking/prep times are estimates. Ingredients:
2 cups oatmeal (or other rolled wholegrain cereal) |
3/4 cup whole wheat flour (or other wholegrain flour, can use 1/2 c.flour and 1/4 c. wheat germ, if you prefer) |
1/2 cup natural bran (wheat, oat, rice) |
1/3 cup maple syrup |
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon coconut extract |
1/2 cup dried fruit (optional) |
1/2 cup nuts (optional) or 1/2 cup seeds (optional) or 1/2 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut (optional) |
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients well with fingers.
2. Spread evenly on waxed paper on the microwave carousel (the amount listed above is for a large microwave - it can be reduced).
3. Cook on HI for 3 minutes.
4. Stir and spread out evenly again.
5. Cook on HI 3 minutes.
6. Let stand 3 minutes.
7. Add the optional dried fruit, if you like.
8. When completely cool, store airtight.
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