Gimme More Granola
Gimme More Granola is truly the perfect healthy snack because it's easy to make and packed with fiber, protein, vitamins, and minerals. This recipe is also filling and satisfying. A little goes a long way.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup chopped dried plums or Medjool dates
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened apple juice
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons chopped almonds
- 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350ยบ F. In a small saucepan, add plums and water. Cook over medium heat 5 minutes, or until plums are softened. Transfer to a food processor or blender, and process until mixture is a thick paste.
- In a large bowl, combine plum mixture, apple juice, olive oil, oats, raisins, almonds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, and coconut. Stir well, making sure everything is well coated. Spread out on a baking sheet, and bake 5 minutes.
- Stir granola, and bake another 5 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool (will become more crispy as it cools), and store in an airtight container.
- Yield: 8 servings (serving size: about 1/4 cup)
Notes
- Sprinkle on top of Chai Chia Pudding, Baked Acorn Squash with Apples, or Nutty Fruit Cereal.
- Add to Cinnamon Roasted Almonds or Trail Mix.