Granola - Crunchy and low calorie
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- Number of Servings: 18
Ingredients
5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats1 cup unsweetened coconut chips, (see Ingredient Note) or flakes1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans1/3 cup unsalted pumpkin seed2Tbsp of ground Flax1/2 cup pure maple syrup or Agave Nectar or Honey1/2 cup water1/4 cup canola oil1/2 cup dried cranberriesOptional:Sprinkle of cinnamonA splash of vanilla extract
Preheat oven to 275°F.
Combine oats, coconut, almonds, pecans,sugar, pumpkin seeds and flax in a large bowl.
Combine syrup, water and oil (optional vanilla Extract)in a medium bowl or large measuring cup and pour over the oat mixture; stir until well combined.
Spread the mixture into a large (12-by-15-inch) roasting pan or large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir, and continue baking until golden brown and beginning to crisp, about 30 minutes more.
Stir in cranberries. Let cool completely before storing.
Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredient note: Large thin flakes of dried coconut called coconut chips make attractive garnishes. Find them in the produce section of large supermarkets or at melissas.com.
Makes 18 - 1/2 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 18
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELBSYD.
Combine oats, coconut, almonds, pecans,sugar, pumpkin seeds and flax in a large bowl.
Combine syrup, water and oil (optional vanilla Extract)in a medium bowl or large measuring cup and pour over the oat mixture; stir until well combined.
Spread the mixture into a large (12-by-15-inch) roasting pan or large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir, and continue baking until golden brown and beginning to crisp, about 30 minutes more.
Stir in cranberries. Let cool completely before storing.
Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Ingredient note: Large thin flakes of dried coconut called coconut chips make attractive garnishes. Find them in the produce section of large supermarkets or at melissas.com.
Makes 18 - 1/2 cup servings.
Number of Servings: 18
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELBSYD.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 208.3
- Total Fat: 10.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 8.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 26.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 4.3 g
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