HEALTHY GRANOLA

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This recipe has been in the making for several months. I have tried a number of combinations and this works best. The sugar and fat have been reduced. I can only get two pans in my oven at a time so the cooking time reflects cooking two at a time.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h50m

Yield 20 cups, 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

10 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup wheat germ
1/2 cup milled flax seed
1/2 lb unsweetened dried shredded coconut
1 cup sesame seeds
1 1/2 cups slivered almonds
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup brown sugar substitute (regular brown sugar can be used)
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup sorghum (molases can be used but the sorghum produces a lighter flavor)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups dried fruit (combination of raisins, blueberries, cranberries)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • In a large bowl combine oats, wheat germ, flax seed, coconut, sesame seeds and nuts, mixing well.
  • In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar substitute or brown sugar, water, oil, honey, sorghum, salt, cinnamon and vanilla.
  • Heat until thoroughly mixed; do not boil.
  • Pour the syrup over dry ingredients and stir until coated well.
  • Spread into five 13 x 9 inch jelly roll pans.
  • Bake 20 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • For a crunchier texture, bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Cool mixture and add dried fruit.
  • Store in airtight container in a cool dry place.
  • Will keep up to 6 months; but it doens't make it that long in our house.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287.2, Fat 17, SaturatedFat 4.5, Sodium 94.3, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 6.2

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