Ranch Granola

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This healthful granola contains little oil or honey and has a lively orange-and-lemon flavor.

20 servings, about 1/2 cup each | Active Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 8 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup wheat bran
• 1/2 cup chopped almonds
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 cup apple juice
• 1/3 cup orange juice
• 1/3 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated orange zest, (about 1 orange)
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon zest, (about 1 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup raisins or dates, (optional)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine oats, bran, almonds, cinnamon, cardamom and ginger in a large bowl. Set aside.
2. Heat apple juice, orange juice, lemon juice, oil, honey and orange and lemon zests in a small saucepan over medium heat until warm. Stir in vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.
3. Spread mixture on two 11-by-16-inch baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Let cool and stir in raisins (or dates, if using).

Nutrition

Per serving : 242 Calories; 7 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 39 g Carbohydrates; 7 g Protein; 7 g Fiber; 3 mg Sodium; 242 mg Potassium

2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.