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Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

Cinnamon Vanilla Granola by www.whatscookingwithruthie.com
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 2 cups quick oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans OR sliced almonds OR sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 4 teaspoons Tone's® Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon Spice Islands® Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, raisins OR other dried fruit

Instructions

  1. Combine old fashioned oats, quick oats, pecans and wheat germ in a large bowl. Combine maple syrup, oil, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. Spread mixture evenly on greased baking sheet.
  2. Bake at 300°F for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until oats are toasted.
  3. Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Cool in pan on wire rack. Store in airtight container.
  4. Serving suggestion: To make yogurt parfaits, layer 6 ounces fat-free honey greek yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed fresh or frozen fruit and 1/4 cup granola.