granola - high fibre granola

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• 3 c quick-cooking oats
• 1/2 c sliced almonds
• 2 Tbsp flaxseeds
• 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/3 c honey
• 1 Tbsp sugar or light brown sugar
• 1 Tbsp extra-light olive oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 c chopped dried cherries

Preparation

Step 1

1. PREHEAT oven to 300°F. In a 9x13-inch baking pan, combine oats, almonds, flaxseeds, sesame seeds, and salt. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the oats and nuts are toasted and fragrant. Increase oven temperature to 350°F.
2. MEANWHILE, in a small saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, and oil. Cook over medium heat until sugar has melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Drizzle honey mixture over oats and stir to coat.
3. BAKE, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until oats are crispy. With a spoon, break up any clumps. Stir in the cherries. Store in an airtight container.