Easy Toss and Bake Granola!

It's the weekend! Do you have something good to munch on that won't break your B-fitter lifestyle? My favorite granola recipe will do the trick! Feel free to substitute any of the ingredients like walnuts for the pumpkin seeds, or any dried fruit combination, to feed your personal granola style! Happy Weekend!

 

Easy Toss-and Bake Granola

 

Makes 6 cups| Hands-On Time: 05m| Total Time: 35m

Ingredients

• 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened)
• 1/4 cup unsalted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) or shelled sunflower seeds
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 cup dried fruit (such as cherries, cranberries, raisins, or currants)

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the oats, almonds, coconut, and pepitas with the maple syrup, oil, and salt.
2. Bake, tossing once, until golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
3. Add the dried fruit and toss to combine. Let cool

Nutritional Information

• Per ServingServing Size: 1/4 cup
• Calories 141

• Fat 6g
• Sat Fat 1g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Sodium 41mg
• Protein 4g
• Carbohydrate 19g
• Sugar 9g
• Fiber 2g
• Iron 1mg
• Calcium 22mg