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Granola is easy to make and will keep for weeks.
Toasting the oats, wheat germ, and walnuts before combining with the other ingredients deepens their flavor and ensures a satisfying crunch.
MAKES 5 CUPS PREP TIME: 10 MINUTES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 35 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS:
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant or quick-cooking)
- ¾ cup toasted wheat germ
- ¾ cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
- ½ cup frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed
- ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
- ½ cup dried fruit, such as dried cherries, dates, raisins, or a mixture, halved or chopped if large
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DIRECTIONS:
- 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. - 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. - 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.