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Naturally Sweetened Crunchy Granola

A light, crispy granola that's loaded with whole grains, fruits and nuts.  Great over yogurt or for snacking.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 161 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup walnuts or other nuts, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup wheat germ
  • ½ cup North Coast apple juice
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups mixed dried fruit (I used cranberries, apples, peaches & blueberries) cut larger fruit into bite sized pieces.

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°.  Line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the oatmeal, walnuts, sunflower seeds and wheat germ.
  3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the North Coast Apple Juice, coconut oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, apple pie spice and kosher salt until coconut oil is melted.
  4. Pour the apple juice mixture over the oat mixture and stir until well coated. 
  5. Spread the oatmeal mixture in a single layer on the sheet pan.  Bake for 45 minutes, stirring the granola every 15 minutes to ensure even baking.  
  6. Cool the granola to room temperature (granola will become crunchier as it cools.  Add the dried fruit to  the granola and toss to combine.  Store in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

Calories 161kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 35mg (1%) Potassium 112mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 22mg (2%) Iron 0.8mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 161

% Daily Value*

Calories 161kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 35mg 1%
Potassium 112mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 22mg 2%
Iron 0.8mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.