Coconut almond granola

Recipe Information

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup sugar

• 1/3 cup water

• 1 cup nonfat powdered milk

• 2 tablespoons corn syrup

• 2 1/2 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup wheat flakes

• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ

• 1/4 cup chopped almonds

• 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons canola oil

• 1 cup raisins

• 1/2 cup pitted prunes, chopped

• 1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped

Directions

• Boil the water and transfer to a medium bowl. Dissolve the sugar in the water.

• Add the dry milk and corn syrup to the sugar water. Stir together and beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes, or until the mixture looks smooth and creamy in texture. When done, cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for an hour.

• Meanwhile, set the oven to 300°F to preheat. Add the oats, wheat flakes, wheat germ, almonds, coconut, and salt to a large bowl.

• Add the mixture from the refrigerator to the granola bowl. Also add the oil and stir until evenly mixed. Spread this mixture evenly on a baking sheet and bake, turning occasionally, for 40-50 minutes or until the granola looks golden.

• Remove from the oven and add the raisins, prunes, and apricots. Stir until even and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Cool before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 246 cal

• Total fat: 5g

• Saturated fat: 1g

• Monounsaturated fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 0mg

• Sodium: 179mg

• Potassium: 372mg

• Carbohydrate: 46g

• Fiber: 5g

• Protein: 7g