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Energizing Granola Recipe

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

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Energizing Granola Recipe

Prep: 25 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Yield: 12 Servings

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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 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.

Nutritional 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.

Originally published as Energizing Granola in Healthy Cooking August/September 2009, p38

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Reviewed on Mar. 01, 2012 by Magsks

Great recipe! I have to make a double batch to make it last. Very good on yogurt or just plain to snack on.

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by wptrains

I put 2-3 tablespoons on my Kashi cereal every morning for breakfast. It is really worth trying.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2011 by jojoknuckles

Love this recipe!

Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2011 by marciedarcie

Just as good if not better than store bought but I feel better about eating this. It was easy to make and 30min was just enough time. I use mine on top of yogurt or add other goodies like choc. chips to make trail mix for the kids.

Reviewed on May. 09, 2011 by melabedwards

Has anyone tried adding almonds to this recipe?

Reviewed on May. 08, 2011 by hismomathome

I have tried so many granola recipes and this one finally did it for me! The only thing I left out was the banana chips as they are not my favorite. Love this recipe!

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by kathyfrance

delicious! I actually baked mine the full length of time but did stir it often....didn't burn at all..

Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by asnunez

Mine almost burned, too. I will make again, only the next time I'll try 250 instead of 350 degrees and see how it goes.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by bdreano

My 2 year old helped make this and it was a great activity for her! But...my granola almost burned after cooking only 18 minutes. I rescued it and it turned out well. I made some with chocolate chips, some with dates and banana chips and left some plain. We will do this again for sure.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2010 by ujjwala

This recipe was great

Reviewed on Oct. 19, 2009 by Bakerj

I really liked this granola. I did add extra fruit and nuts. I sometimes mix it with yogurt, or just eat a handful or mix it with other breakfast cereal.