Molasses-Almond Granola Recipe

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Molasses-Almond Granola
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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups regular oats
  • 2 tbsp wheat germ
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • cooking spray
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 5 tbsp molasses
  • 3 tbsp canola oil
  • 1 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°.
  2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarsely chopped. Combine oat mixture, salt, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; toss well. Spread oat mixture on a baking sheet; bake at 325° for 20 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Remove mixture from baking sheet; stir in currants.
  3. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper; coat paper with cooking spray. Combine cranberries, sugar, molasses, canola oil, and vanilla extract in a small saucepan over medium heat. Cook 4 minutes or until sugar dissolves, stirring frequently. Pour the cranberry mixture over the oat mixture, tossing to coat. Spread the granola evenly on prepared baking sheet. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes or until the mixture is lightly browned. Remove granola from oven, and cool completely. Break into small pieces. Store granola in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 487.76 Kcal (2042 kJ)
Calories from fat 246.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27.39g 42%
Sodium 407.6mg 17%
Potassium 865.44mg 18%
Total Carbs 59.18g 20%
Sugars 50.2g 201%
Dietary Fiber 4.87g 19%
Protein 6.82g 14%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 1%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Calcium 148.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 434.19 Kcal (1818 kJ)
Calories from fat 219.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.38g 42%
Sodium 362.84mg 17%
Potassium 770.39mg 18%
Total Carbs 52.68g 20%
Sugars 44.68g 201%
Dietary Fiber 4.33g 19%
Protein 6.07g 14%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 3mg 19%
Calcium 131.9mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.2
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar

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