Healthy Snacks

Granola

*You can add / substitute anything as long as you use the oats, maple syrup, vegetable oil, + salt.  I often use whatever I have on hand - pepitas, sunflower seeds, peanuts, etc.

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup cashews
3/4 cup shredded coconut
2 Tbsp honey 
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons maple syrup
1/4 cup vegetable oil
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup raisins

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.

2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, coconut, and honey.

3. In a separate bowl, combine maple syrup, oil, and salt. Combine both mixtures and pour onto 2 sheet pans. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even color.

4. Remove from oven and transfer into a large bowl. Add raisins and mix until evenly distributed.

Recipe adapted from Alton Brown
Original Recipe: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/granola-recipe.html?oc=linkback

Under 200 calories

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