Paradise Granola

By nurseliz

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 cup oat bran
• 1/4 cup sunflower kernels
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup chopped dried figs
• 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
• 3 tablespoons raisins

Preparation

Step 1

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. In a small bowl, whisk the honey, oil, orange peel, vanilla and salt; pour over oat mixture and mix well. Spread evenly into an ungreased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring once. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container. Yield: 7 cups.


Nutrition Facts: 1/4 cup equals 132 calories, 5 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 57 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 3 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat