Maple Walnut Granola
Makes about 6 cups (12 1/2-cup servings)
This yummy granola is made without added oil.
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup wheat germ
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/2 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)
- 1/4 cup sesame seeds
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Preheat oven to 300°F.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.
Transfer to a 9″×13″ baking dish. Bake, turning often with a spatula, until mixture is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Store in an airtight container.
Per 1/2-cup serving
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 7.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Calories from Fat: 31.5%
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Protein: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 31.6 g
- Sugar: 10.7 g
- Fiber: 4.3 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Calcium: 38 mg
- Iron: 2.2 mg
- Vitamin C: 0.3 mg
- Beta Carotene: 8 mcg
- Vitamin E: 1.6 mg
Source: Healthy Eating for Life for Children by Amy Lanou, Ph.D.; recipe by Jennifer Raymond, M.S., R.D.
