Snackin' Granola Recipe

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Granola's a popular treat with children these days—and this one couldn't be more convenient to prepare. Marlene Mohr of Cincinnati, Ohio flavored it with lots of tasty good-for-you ingredients. "It's perfect to send in bag lunches or to serve after school," she comments. "I've also used it as an 'in-the-car' treat when we take family vacations."

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Snackin' Granola Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 28 Servings
15 25 40

Ingredients

  • 2-2/3 cups flaked coconut
  • 1 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup raisins or chopped pitted dried plums
  • 1/4 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup semisweet chocolate chips or M&M's

Directions

  • In a large metal bowl, combine the first six ingredients. In a small saucepan, bring the oil and honey just to a boil. Immediately remove from the heat; pour over coconut mixture, stirring to coat evenly.
  • Spread in an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 325° for 25 minutes, stirring several times. Pour onto waxed paper to cool. Sprinkle with chocolate chips or M&M's. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 7 cups.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1/4 cup) equals 106 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 25 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as Snackin Granola in Country Woman September/October 1995, p10

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