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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 1 Minutes |
Ready In: 11 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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I sometimes use 1/4 cup canola oil, but I use water when I'm trying to be more health conscious. I also sometimes add 1/4 cup whole cashews. For breakfast, I combine 1/3- 1/2 cup of granola with 1/4 cup cottage cheese, 1/2 cup fat-free yogurt and sometimes some fresh blueberries. I omit the additional salt when I use salted nuts. Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups old fashioned oats |
1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut (sweetened also works well) |
1 cup sliced almonds (or whole almonds) |
1/4 cup roasted sunflower seeds |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
4 tablespoons brown sugar (scant 1/4 cup) |
1/4 cup maple syrup |
1/3 cup water |
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract |
1/4 cup golden raisin |
1/4 cup dried apricot |
1/4 cup dried cherries |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
2. Heat syrup over low heat for about 3 minutes.
3. Combine with the rest of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well (except the fruit).
4. Spread on two jelly roll pans and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
5. Allow to cool completely before mixing with fruit and storing in an airtight container.
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