FRUITY GRANOLA

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When you get a craving for a wholesome snack, go with Nancy Chapman's granola. "You'll love the chewy sweetness of the honeyed cereal, fruit and nut mixture," she assures from Center Harbor, New Hampshire. "It's great as a snack out of hand or in a parfait glass, layered with low-fat yogurt."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 10 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1-1/4 cups honey
1/2 cup Grape-Nuts
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2-1/2 cups Wheaties
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried banana chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine oats and almonds; spread evenly in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 15 minutes. , In a large bowl, combine the honey, Grape-Nuts, butter and cinnamon. Add oat mixture; stir to combine. Return mixture to the pan. Bake 15-20 minutes longer or until golden. Cool on wire rack., When cool enough to handle, break granola into pieces. Place in a large bowl; stir in the Wheaties, cranberries, raisins and banana chips. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges