4.08.2011

cherry almond granola


{this recipe is an adaptation of oh she glows favorite granola}

cherry almond granola
dry ingredients:
2.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats
1 cup brown rice cereal (erewhon)
1 cup almonds
1/2 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
2 heaping tbsp sweetened coconut flakes
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/2 tsp kosher salt

wet ingredients:
4 tbsp brown rice syrup
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tbsp agave nectar
2 tbsp natural peanut butter
2 tbsp unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

add-ins:
1 cup dried sour cherries

pre-heat oven to 300 degrees and line an insulated baking sheet with parchment paper.

combine dry ingredients in a large bowl.  

in a small saucepan, heat wet ingredients over medium heat.  bring to a boil, stirring often.  once boiling, turn heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring often, for 8-10 minutes.

pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and combine until well coated.


spread mixture evenly onto parchment paper and bake for 45 minutes stirring every 15 minutes.


let cool in pan and then crumble into an airtight container.

yields approximately 20 1/3 cup servings

Nutrition Facts
recipe
cherry almond granola
Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories176
Total Fat7g
      Saturated Fat1.5g
      Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium103mg
Carbohydrate24.9g
      Dietary Fiber2.7g
      Sugars11.2g
Protein4.3g
Vitamin A 1%Vitamin C 0%
Calcium    3%Iron 8%


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