Rose’s Light Nut and Dried Fruit Granola

(NC) – A well balanced breakfast sets you up for the day ahead. This delicious recipe comes from Rose Reisman, a health and wellness consultant and national spokesperson for Breakfast for Learning. Substituting orange juice for part of the oil, this healthy granola recipe is an excellent way to start your day off right. If you want the granola crisper, leave it in the oven with the heat off for another two hours. Feel free to substitute any dried fruit you like.

Rose's Light Nut and Dried Fruit Granola

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Prep Time10 minutes minutes

Cook Time35 minutes minutes

Total Time45 minutes minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp ground ginger
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup nuts of your choice chopped
• 1/4 cup apricots dried, diced
• 1/4 cup cranberries dried diced

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 300 F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with vegetable oil.
• Combine the oats, flour, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, oil, orange juice, maple syrup and nuts in a mixing bowl; mix thoroughly. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes, tossing once to prevent burning.
• Add the dried fruit. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Make Ahead:

Keep up to 1 month in an airtight container.

For more great recipes, and tips on eating a healthy breakfast visit www.breakfastforlearning.ca and www.artoflivingwell.ca.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Total Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 5mg | Fiber: 4g

Nutrition Facts

Rose's Light Nut and Dried Fruit Granola

Amount per Serving

Calories

250

% Daily Value*

Total Fat

 

9

g

14

%

Saturated Fat

 

0.9

g

6

%

Cholesterol

 

0

mg

0

%

Sodium

 

5

mg

0

%

Carbohydrates

 

36

g

12

%

Fiber

 

4

g

17

%

Protein

 

6

g

12

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.