Snackin' Granola Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (1/4 cup)
  • Calories:
  • 106
  • Fat:
  • 6 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 0 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 25 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 13 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 1 g


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Snackin' Granola

Country Woman

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."

SERVINGS: 28

CATEGORY: Appetizer

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

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. x 2-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.


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