BREAKFAST WALNUT AND DRIED-FRUIT GRANOLA

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Lightly coat a 9-by-13-inch baking pan
   with cooking spray. Add oats, wheat germ, and walnuts, stirring to
   combine. Spread in an even layer and toast until mixture is lightly
   browned, about 25 minutes, stirring halfway through. Remove from
   oven.
2. Raise oven temperature to 350°F. Stir together apple juice, brown
   sugar, and oil. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine, and spread
   sugar, and oil. Pour over oat mixture; stir to combine, and spread
   evenly in pan. Bake until oats is crisp, about 30 minutes, stirring
   halfway through.
3. Let cool in pan, about 25 minutes; toss with dried fruit. Granola
   can be stored up to 1 month in the refrigerator in an airtight
   container.

NUTRITION INFO:

PER ½ CUP: 271 calories; 11.4 grams fat; 7.1 grams protein; 38.4
grams carbohydrates; 4.6 grams fiber

NOTE:

Apple juice adds sweetness and allows you to cut back on the usual amount of sugar.
Because juice from frozen concentrate is thicker than bottled juice, it makes a better coating for the granola, helping
it crisps in the oven without requiring much oil.