ORANGE GRANOLA

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Easy and delicious breakfast granola, or for a snack. Top with fresh fruit and/or yogurt to complete the meal. I love to give this as a gift too in a jar with a pretty ribbon.

Provided by alijen

Categories     Breakfast

Time 35m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups regular rolled oats
1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
1/2 cup coarsely chopped hazelnuts or 1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup honey
1/2 teaspoon finely shredded orange rind
1/3 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup flaked coconut or 1 cup flaked coconut
nonstick cooking spray

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl stir together the oats, wheat germ, and hazelnuts or almonds.
  • In a small saucepan stir together the honey, orange peel and juice, and cinnamon.
  • Heat just until boiling; remove from heat.
  • Add honey mixture to oat mixture, tossing gently until coated.
  • Coat a baking pan with the non-stick cooking spray.
  • Spread oat mixture evenly in pan.
  • Bake in a 325 degree F oven for 15 minutes.
  • Add coconut to oat mixture and stir.
  • Bake for 15 to 20 minutes more or until light brown, stirring once.
  • Remove from oven and immediately turn out onto a large piece of foil; cool.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • Serving size is 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229.9, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 2.8, Sodium 21.2, Carbohydrate 34.2, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 13.8, Protein 6.6

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