Saturday, October 13, 2012

Healthy Coconut Almond Craisin Granola

  • 2 and 1/4 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 Tbs. dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 cup of coconut
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 Tbs. flavorless oil, such as vegetable or canola
  • 1 Tb. water
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract
  • 1/2 cup to 1 cup of craisins

Adjust oven rack to middle position, and heat oven to 275 degrees. Coat baking sheet with cooking spray, then set aside. Mix oats and coconut in a bowl. Bring honey, oil, water, brown sugar, and almond extract to a simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Drizzle over oat mixture, and stir to combine. Pour mixture onto prepared pan. Working a handful at a time, squeeze cereal to form small clumps. Bake for 30 minutes. Stir and flip granola. Continue to bake until golden brown, about 15 minutes longer. Add craisins. Let cool. 

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