Thursday, July 26, 2007

Toasted Granola

Here's a granola recipe I tried tonight. I think it's pretty good and it's a good source of fiber!

1 c packed brown sugar
1/3 c water
4 c old-fashioned oats
2 c bran flakes
1 jar (12 oz) toasted wheat germ (can be found in cereal aisle)
2 Tbsp flour
3/4 tsp salt
1/3 c canola oil
2 tsp vanilla

In a large saucepan, bring brown sugar and water to a boil. Cook and stir until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the oats, bran flakes, wheat germ, flour and salt. Stir oil and vanilla into sugar mixture; pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
Transfer to two 15x10x1-in baking pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 250 degrees for 75-90 mins or until dry and lightly browned, stirring every 15 mins. Cool completely on wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Time: 1 1/2 -2 hours
Yields: 10 1/2 cups
1/2 c= 202 calories, 6 g fat, 4 g fiber, 8 g protein, 32 g carbs

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