Good-Morning Granola

By Hklbrries

“A great way to start your morning and keep you going, this recipe is ridiculously easy to make!" Crunchy, sweet and packed with healthy ingredients, it also makes a nutritious gift.

Mary Bilyeu, Ann Arbor, MI

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

Details

Servings 8
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 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.

Transfer to a 15-by-10-by-1-inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350 F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack.

Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container. Serve with yogurt if desired.

Nutrition Information:
Per (1/2 cup) serving (calculated without yogurt)
206 calories,
4 g fat (trace saturated fat)
0 g cholesterol
21 mg sodium
40 g carbohydrates
4 g fiber
5 g protein

Diabetic Exchanges:
2 starch
1/2 fruit
1/2 fat