A lot of store-bought granola is packed with preservatives and unwanted ingredients. Learn to make your own with this great recipe!
DRY INGREDIENTS
3 cups uncooked whole or quick oats
1 ½ oz. almonds, whole
1/3 cup dried walnuts
¾ oz. shelled sunflower seeds
1 ½ tbsp. sesame seeds
¼ cup wheat germ
2 scoops protein powder, vanilla or plain (unsweetened)
1 ½ tsp. cinnamon
1 ½ tsp. ground ginger
¼ tsp. salt
1 cup raisins
WET INGREDIENTS
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 2/3 tbsp. honey
1 tbsp. olive oil
Additional Items:
10 cups low-fat, plain or sugar-free yogurt
Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 300°F.
Mix all of the dry ingredients, except for the raisins, in a large bowl. Mix the wet ingredients together, and then stir into dry ingredients. Stir well to mix thoroughly.
Spread the mixture into a baking dish. Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, or until evenly golden brown. Stir every 10 – 15 minutes to ensure even browning. Once granola is cooled, stir in the raisins.
Makes 10 half-cup servings. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.
When ready to eat, serve 1/2 cup of granola with 1 cup of low-fat, plain or sugar-free yogurt. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
(Serves 10):
Calories: 420
Total Fat: 13.5 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Cholesterol: 20 mg
Sodium: 244 mg
Total Carbohydrates: 55 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 24 g
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