The G.i. Diet Granola

Submitted by Santi Zilcan

"Enjoy these super healthy Granola, as a cereal or on top of yogurt as a parfait or just as plain snack. This is the best tasting granola I have ever had."

 

• Ready In: 35mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Yields: 4 Granola
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 2 cups old fashioned oats
• 1⁄2 cup wheat germ
• 1⁄3 cup wheat bran
• 1⁄4 cup slivered almonds
• 1⁄4 cup shelled unsalted sunflower seeds
• 1⁄4 cup shelled unsalted pumpkin seeds (optional)
• 2 tablespoons sugar substitute
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 teaspoons grated orange zest

directions

1. Toss together in a large bowl the oats, wheat germ and bran, almonds, sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds.
2. Preheat oven to 300°F.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar substitute, oil, water and orange zest. Pour over the oat mixture and toss well to coat evenly.
4. Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet lined with parchement paper and bake , stirring once, until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
5. Let cool completely and store it in a airtight container at room temperature for a week.