Easy Toss-and Bake Granola

Easy Granola Jonny Valiant
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Makes 6 cups| Hands-On Time: 05m | Total Time: 35m

Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) or shelled sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup dried fruit (such as cherries, cranberries, raisins, or currants)

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the oats, almonds, coconut, and pepitas with the maple syrup, oil, and salt.
  2. Bake, tossing once, until golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
  3. Add the dried fruit and toss to combine. Let cool.
By Sara Quessenberry,  April 2010

Nutritional Information

  • Per ServingServing Size: 1/4 cup
  • Calories 141
  • Fat  6g
  • Sat Fat  1g
  • Cholesterol  0mg
  • Sodium  41mg
  • Protein  4g
  • Carbohydrate  19g
  • Sugar  9g
  • Fiber  2g
  • Iron  1mg
  • Calcium  22mg
What does this mean? See Nutrition 101.

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The granola will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks.

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