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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 15 |
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âThis is ridiculously easy to make and has lots of healthy ingredients. It's a great way to start your day or to keep you going. With pretty packaging, it makes a nice gift or bake sale item.â Mary Bilyeu - Ann Arbor, Michigan Ingredients:
4 cups old-fashioned oats |
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ |
1/2 cup sliced almonds |
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup orange juice |
1/2 cup honey |
2 teaspoons canola oil |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 cup dried cherries |
1 cup dried cranberries |
reduced-fat plain yogurt, optional |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, honey and oil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and mix well.
2. Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.
3. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container. Serve with yogurt if desired. Yield: 7-1/2 cups.
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