Lower Fat Cinnamon Granola

Submitted by QOU4LIFE

"This recipe will probably not rate as "low fat" because of all the nuts, but they're a healthy source of fat. In an effort to reduce the unhealthy fat, there is a minimal amount of butter in the entire recipe. It makes for a dry granola which is especially good for topping yogurt or as the topping for a fruit "cobbler". Feel free to swap out different fruits and nuts to suit your tastes. Enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 15
• Yields: 15 1/2 c servings
• Serves: 15

ingredients

• 4 cups old fashioned oats
• 1⁄3 cup almonds, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄3 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup pumpkin seeds (roasted and unsalted)
• 1⁄4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped (roasted and unsalted)
• 1⁄2 cup flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 cup honey
• 1⁄3 cup golden raisin
• 1⁄3 cup dried apricot
• 1⁄3 cup dried cherries
• 1⁄3 cup dried cranberries

directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 F.
2. Combine oats through salt in a large bowl, mixing well. Melt butter and stir into honey in a small bowl. Pour honey/butter mixture over oat mixture and stir until evenly moistened. (You need a big sturdy wooden spoon or your hands.).
3. Pour the granola onto two large baking sheets lined w/parchment paper and bake until cereal is evenly toasted, about 30-40 min total. Halfway through, give granola a good stir and return to oven until sufficiently golden brown.
4. Once granola has cooled, stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Reviews

[Outta Here]

This is so easy to make and much cheaper than the $7.00 bags at the natural food store. I used buckwheat honey, which has a strong flavor, and instead of raisins, I subbed chopped dates. I also threw in a handful of candied ginger bits. Will be making this often and will try other spice and fruit-nut combos. Made for Spring 2013 paC.

 

[Mia in Germany]

I'm not a fan of granola because usually it contains way too much sugar, but this one is great! I used virgin coconut oil inistead of butter and cashews instead of the peanuts. Thanks for posting a keeper!<br/>Made for Chef Alphabet Soup.