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Ingredients
Oat and Pine Nut Granola
- Ingredients
- 3 ozs Pine nuts (or almonds)
- 9 ozs rolled Oatmeal
- 2 tsps ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt
- 3 Tbsps honey
- 3 Tbsps Maple syrup
- 2 Tbsps Canola oil
- 2 ozs dried Cherries
Coarsley chop the pine nuts or almonds. Stir together the nuts with the oats, cinnamon and salt in a bowl.
Combine the honey, maple syrup and oil in a pot and bring to a boil, stirring frequently.
Slowly pour honey mixture over the oat mixture, stirring to combine.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the oat mixture evenly on the sheet.
Bake in a preheated oven at 225°F until golden brown, about 1 1/4 hours, turning gently 2 or 3 times.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely. Mix the granola with dried cherries. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calorie | 196 cal. | (9 %) | ||
| Protein | 5 g | (5 %) | ||
| Fat | 7 g | (6 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 26 g | (17 %) | ||
| Sugar added | 7 g | (28 %) | ||
| Roughage | 2.5 g | (8 %) |
Healthy, because
Honey and maple syrup provide fast energy, while the complex carbohydrates from this dish's oat flakes will keep you full until lunch. The dried cherries supply the bioactive substance quercetin, which has an anti-inflammatory effect and a positive effect on cholesterol levels.
Even smarter
Serving this granola with low-fat dairy products and fresh fruit will make the dish even more nutritious and vitamin-packed.