2013 Kids Recipe Challenge winning recipe: 3rd Place!!
Kayley, from Timmins, helps measure and mix the ingredients for this granola. She then adds it to yogurt for a healthy start to her day!
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.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour
Makes: 7 cups (1.75 L)
Serving Size: 1/4 cup (60 mL)
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Substitute any of your favourite dried fruits like raisins, blueberries, cherries, chopped dates or figs.
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Store granola in a resealable bag or container for up to 3 weeks.
Ingredients
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Large flake oats |
3 cups (750 mL)
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Slivered almonds |
1 cup (250 mL)
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Shredded coconut |
3/4 cup (175 mL)
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Ground flax seed |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Dark brown sugar |
1/4 cup (60 mL)
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Pure maple syrup |
3 Tbsp (45 mL)
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Canola oil |
3 Tbsp (45 mL)
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Dried diced apricots |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Dried cranberries |
1/2 cup (125 mL)
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Directions
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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.
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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.
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Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Stir in apricots and cranberries.
Nutrition Information 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
Last Update – September 29, 2017