Walnut Granola
This nutritious granola is packed with good-for-you ingredients. The oats and bran give you the fibre your body needs, the honey and vanilla are added for a touch of sweetness, while the walnuts provide added crunch and omega-3s.
4 cups (1 L) quick-cooking (not instant) rolled oats
2 cups (500 mL) natural wheat bran
1 cup (250 mL) chopped walnuts
3/4 cup (175 mL) liquid honey
2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla
1-1/2 cups (375 mL) raisins (or dried cranberries, apples, apricots or other mixed dried fruit)
Fresh fruit for garnish as desired
In a large bowl stir together oatmeal, bran and walnuts. In a small microwaveable bowl, combine honey and vanilla; microwave on high for about 20 seconds until runny. Stir to mix; pour over dry ingredients and toss to coat well.
Spread evenly in large shallow baking pan and bake in 300ºF oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden, stirring two or three times. Cool completely; it will crisp as it cools. Stir in raisins or dried fruit; store in airtight container.
Makes 10 servings
Per serving: Calories 352, Protein 9 g, Total fat 10 g (Polyunsaturated fat 7 g, Monounsaturated fat 2 g, Saturated fat 1 g), Cholesterol 0 mg, Carbohydrates 65 g, Fibre 10 g, Sodium 7 mg
