I can’t take credit for this recipe, as I didn’t change anything. Although I did mistakenly add the dried fruit into the mixture and into the oven (oops you are supposed to add the dried fruit in at the end) – it still turned out delicious. I think I am converted! No more store bought granola for us. This has fewer calories than most granolas due to a smaller amount of oil and the use of apple juice and maple syrup. Serve with Milk or Yogurt. (Recipe courtesy of Rose Riesman)
Preheat oven to 300F
– 2 cups large rolled oats
– 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 1/4 cup apple juice
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp ground ginger
– 3 tbsp veg oil
– 3 tbsp maple syrup
– 1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice (I used almonds and walnuts)
Mix in (you can really use any dried fruit you have or like):
– 1/4 cup chopped dried dates (use kitchen scissors coated with a little cooking spray to cut
– 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
Let cool to room temp and store in an airtight container.
