Apple & Oat Granola

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From EatingWell:  October 1998

Dried apples, cranberries and raisins are a tangy combination in this crunchy oat granola.

About 6 cups | Active Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 1 1/4 hours

Ingredients

• 4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup apple-juice concentrate,thawed
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 cup diced dried apples
• 1/4 cup dark or golden raisins
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. Combine oats, sunflower seeds and salt in a large bowl. Drizzle with apple-juice concentrate, maple syrup and oil; toss until evenly moistened. Spread on prepared baking sheet.
3. Bake granola until light golden and crisp, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a bowl. Toss with dried apples, raisins and dried cranberries. Cool completely.

Nutrition

Per 1/2-cup serving : 222 Calories; 6 g Fat; 1 g Sat; 2 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 40 g Carbohydrates; 5 g Protein; 4 g Fiber; 79 mg Sodium; 298 mg Potassium

2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freezer for two months.