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Granola

When setting goals for healthier eating, choose small changes that will work for you - like making time for breakfast. Make this granola ahead of time and enjoy it with low fat milk and sliced fresh fruit for a quick weekday breakfast.Ìý
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4 cupsÌýLarge flake oatmealÌý1 L
1 cupÌýAlmonds, slicedÌý250 mL
½ cupÌýSunflower seedsÌý125 mL
½ cupÌýWheat germ Ìý125 mL
½ tspÌýCinnamon Ìý2 mL
½ cupÌýBrown sugarÌý125 mL
â…“ cupÌýHoneyÌý75 mL
1 mediumÌýLemonÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 1 medium
1 mediumÌýOrangeÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý 1 medium
2 cupsÌýDried fruit, finely chopped Ìý500 mL

Directions:

1.ÌýPreheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
2.ÌýIn a large bowl, combine oatmeal, almonds, sunflower seeds, wheat germ and cinnamon.
3.ÌýIn a saucepan, combine brown sugar and honey; bring to boil and remove from heat.
4.ÌýGrate orange and lemon zest then squeeze juice.
5.ÌýAdd orange and lemon zest and juice to brown sugar and honey then pour over oatmeal mixture.
6.ÌýToss gently, spread over a greased baking sheet.
7.ÌýBake at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
8.ÌýAdd dried fruit to granola and store in airtight containers.

Makes 12 servings (125 mL / ½ cup / 126 g)

Per Serving: 390 calories, 12 g fat, (1.5 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 15 mg sodium, 65 g carbohydrate, 11 g protein, 8 g fibre.

For more recipes, see Inspiring Healthy Eating at Healthyeatingstartshere.ca
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