Don't let this long ingredient list fool you. Homemade granola takes only a few minutes to pull together before popping it into the oven. Use lightly greased kitchen shears as a quick and easy way to cut up dried fruit.
- Portion size 8 servings
- Credits : Canadian Living Magazine: October 2011
Ingredients
Method
In large bowl, combine oats, pecans, almonds, apples, pears, hazelnuts, cranberries, raisins, pumpkin seeds, flaxseeds and brown sugar.In saucepan, warm together applesauce, honey, oil, salt, ginger and cinnamon over medium heat until thinned, about 3 minutes. Pour over oat mixture; toss to coat.
Spread evenly on 2 greased or parchment paper–lined rimmed baking sheets. Bake in 325°F (160°C) oven, stirring every 10 minutes and rotating pans halfway through, until golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.)
Nutritional facts Per 1/4 cup: about
- Sodium 23 mg
- Protein 3 g
- Calories 141.0
- Total fat 6 g
- Potassium 141 mg
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Saturated fat 1 g
- Total carbohydrate 20 g
%RDI
- Iron 8.0
- Folate 3.0
- Calcium 2.0
- Vitamin C 2.0
