Apple & Oat Granola

From EatingWell: October 1998 — Subscribe Now!

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

Nutrition Profile

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

Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
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.
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.

Tips & Notes

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

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.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value), Magnesium (21% dv).

2 1/2 Carbohydrate Serving

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