Granola

[uao85]

Hey guys here is a recipe my mom made for me growing up and have found myself making it more and more lately. Has a little of the nutritional value within the recipe, but not much, just fiber and a few others. Enjoy. Also instead of all the different nuts, I tend to mix in the nature trail mix from wally world since it already has most of those nuts plus more. and if anybody can think of a way to add some protein to the recipe post it up, always looking for ideas. I have put it in a peanut butter sandwich before but thats all I can think of.
It also has a few health fact things which I figured would be of some help to the newbs(nutrition newbs*).


Remington


3 cups quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup wheat germ
1/3 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup sesame seeds
1/3 cup slivered almonds
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1/3 cup canola oil
¼ cup honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
½ cup Craisins (dried cranberries) + raisins optional

Combine oats, wheat germ, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds and almonds in ungreased 2 qt. bowl. Heat in microwave on full power for 2 minutes. Add brown sugar and cinnamon to mixture. Stir to blend. Add oil, honey, and vanilla to dry ingredients. Toss lightly until coated. Cook in microwave on level 7 for about 6 minutes, or until heated through. Stir twice during cooking. Add cranberries & raisins. Cook in microwave on full power for 1-2 minutes or until ingredients are heated through. Press granola onto baking sheet. Cool completely. Break into pieces and store in tightly covered container or in the refrigerator. Makes 6 cups

Nutritional Information:
Serving of 1/3 cup provides: 152 calories,
7.6 gms of fat and 2.5 gms of fiber

Heart Healthy Facts:
Almonds have no cholesterol. They are high in monounsaturated fats, which lower total and LDL cholesterol. They are high in Vitamin E, an antioxidant that prevents LDL oxidation. Almonds, cranberries and sunflower seeds are a great source of fiber.
Almonds are an excellent source of magnesium and offer calcium, fiber, the B vitamin, folate and phosphorus.
Cranberries, like those in Craisins, are high in vitamin C, which is also an antioxidant that prevents LDL oxidation.
Oatmeal is a good source of soluble fiber, which lowers cholesterol.
Sunflower seeds are high in unsaturated fatty acids that lower total and LDL cholesterol.

[rubix6]

sounds like this may be pretty good... i'll try it

[naturalsux]

good and easy recipe. thanks.