While most of us think of oatmeal as a hearty and wholesome hot cereal, this nutritious whole grain with its naturally nutty flavor also makes a great-tasting homemade granola when you'd rather start your day with a cold cereal. Fruit & Honey Granola offers all the goodness of oats -- fiber, vitamins and minerals -- in combination with dried fruit and crunchy pecans. A honey-cinnamon syrup flavors each bite.
For those on the go, the granola can be "bagged up" in individual portions for dashboard or desktop dining. It also makes a delicious and nutritious snack, anytime. Stored tightly covered, it will stay fresh for several weeks.
3-1/2 cups Quaker oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans (optional)
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
One 6-ounce package diced dried mixed fruit (about
1-1/3 cups)
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Combine all ingredients except fruit in large bowl; mix well. Spread evenly in 15x10-inch jelly roll pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown, stirring after 10 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in fruit. Store tightly covered in a cool dry cabinet up to 3 weeks.
Nutrition Information (1/2 cup without nuts): Calories 230, Calories From Fat 50, Total Fat 6g, Saturated Fat 1g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 70mg, Carbohydrate 40g, Dietary Fiber 3g.(NAPSI)
