Preparation Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Makes: 7 cups | Serving size: 1/4 cup ( 60 ml )
Homemade granola is always great to have on hand for an easy breakfast with yogurt and fruit, or to enjoy as a snack later in the day. Try using it in other recipes as well for a new flavour and variety.
Ingredients
- 3 cups (750 mL) Large flake oats
- 1 cup (250 mL) Slivered almonds
- ¾ cup (175 mL) Shredded coconut
- ½ cup (125 mL) Ground flax seed
- ¼ cup (60 mL) Dark brown sugar
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) Pure maple syrup
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) Canola oil
- ½ cup (125 mL) Dried diced apricots
- ½ cup (125 mL) Dried cranberries
Directions
- In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, coconut, flax seed, sugar, maple syrup and oil. Stir together until everything is well coated. Let stand for 15 minutes.
- Spread mixture onto rimmed baking sheet and bake in preheated 250°F (121°C) oven for about 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes until golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Stir in apricots and cranberries.
TIPS
Substitute any of your favourite dried fruits like raisins, blueberries, cherries, chopped dates or figs.
Store granola in a resealable bag or container for up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition
for 1/4 cup (60 mL):
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrate: 17 g
- Fibre: 3 g
- Sodium: 3 mg
- Calcium: 29 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
