Low Fat Granola with Sun-Dried Fruit and Almonds

Cranberries, mixed tropical fruit and sliced almonds abound in this low-fat, no added sugar granola recipe. Store granola in individual zip-lock bags for quick on-the-go snacks.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 8 cups

Ingredients

• 6  cups rolled oats
• 2  teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄3 cup honey
• 3  egg whites
• 1⁄2 cup sun-dried cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 1 (6 ounce) bag  tropical  dried mixed fruit
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced almonds

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, cinnamon and ginger.
3. In a separate bowl, combine honey, egg whites and applesauce.
4. Add to oat mixture.
5. Loosely pat into large cookie sheet and bake for 30-40 minutes (or longer, if necessary), stirring every 15 minutes.
6. Cool granola to room temperature.
7. Stir in cranberries, dried mixed fruit and almonds.
8. Store in an airtight container.
9. Serve with milk or yogurt.
10. Enjoy!