ENERGIZING GRANOLA

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This tasty breakfast or snack combo packs a healthy punch of vitamin E, and flaxseed offers omega-3 fatty acids. Nina Wiseman - Batavia, OH

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 6 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup unsalted sunflower kernels
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon canola oil
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup dried banana chips

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. In a small saucepan, combine water, honey, molasses and oil. Heat for 3-4 minutes over medium until heated through. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla, salt and cinnamon. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat., Transfer to a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges