Homemade Low-Fat Granola
Make a batch of this low-fat, high-fiber granola to keep on hand for a quick and easy breakfast. Make it a complete meal by adding milk or yogurt and berries. Or spoon it over yogurt for a healthy snack.
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PREP TIME: 5 minutes
COOK TIME: 25 minutes
SERVINGS: 4
TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
Ingredients
4 1β2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked
1β3 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1β2 teaspoon salt optional
1β4 cup maple syrup
1β4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1β2 cup raisins
Notes
Source of recipe: 3-A-Day of Dairys
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Instructions
Preheat oven to 350Λ.
Stir together oatmeal, almonds, cinnamon and salt, if desired, in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk maple syrup, apple juice and vegetable oil; pour over oatmeal mixture and stir to coat thoroughly.
Spread mixture in an even layer onto a 15-x-12-inch baking pan. Bake for 25 minutes, stirring twice during bake time.
Cool mixture in the pan before adding raisins. Store granola in an airtight container. To serve: Pour 1 cup of milk over a heaping 1/2 cup of granola. Top with fresh berries, if desired. Serving suggestion: instead of milk, top with 1 cup of fat-free yogurt.