Sweetly Spiced Granola
Add some fiber to your diet with this sweetly spiced granola that's healthy and delicious.
Servings: 24 people
Calories: 199kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats not instant oats
- 1 cup amaranth optional
- 1 cup walnut pieces or pecan pieces
- 1/4 cup canola oil optional coconut oil
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground anise
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries optional dried apricots or raisins
- 1 cup dark chocolate pieces chopped, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
- Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl combine the oil, honey and vanilla.
- In a large mixing bowl combine well, the oats, amaranth, pecans, salt, anise, cinnamon, and cardamom. Add the honey mixture and stir to combine. Spread the granola onto a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until golden. Stir granola every 10 minutes to prevent over browning.
- Remove from the granola from the oven and allow to cool completely before stiring in the cranberries and (optional) dark chocolate.
- Place cooled granola in jars if using for gifts and seal with lids. Otherwise, store in an airtight container. Granola should store well for about 2 months.
Notes
Makes 3 pint-sized jars or 5 to 6 cups granola.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cup | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 32mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7