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Energizing Granola

This tasty breakfast or snack combo packs a healthy punch of vitamin E, and flaxseed offers omega-3 fatty acids. Nina Wiseman - Batavia, OH

12 ServingsPrep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup flaked coconut
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried banana chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small
saucepan, combine the water, honey, molasses and oil. Heat for 3-4
minutes over medium until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir
in the vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour over the oat mixture; stir
to coat.
Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking

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Directions (continued)

spray. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned,
stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in
dried fruits. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 6 cups.

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup equals 260 calories, 12 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 110 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.