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Dried Berry Granola
Snack / Vegetarian / Breakfast
(45 votes, average: 3.78 out of 5)
Loading...According to the Adventist Health Study 2, nut-eaters, on average, outlive non-nut-eaters by two to three years. Nuts are also shown to reduce “bad” LDL cholesterol by 9 percent to 20 percent, regardless of the amount of nuts consumed or the fat level in them. Incorporate nuts into your diet into a variety of ways and you’ll be that much closer to living to 100. Ikarians and Sardinians like to use them in soups and on salads, while Adventists top their steel-cut oatmeal with nuts or incorporate them into granola, like this Dried Berry Granola. It’s a perfect addition to your morning oatmeal, coconut yogurt, or just as a mid-morning snack.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup almonds, crushed
- 1/4 cup cashews, crushed
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, crushed
- 3/4 cup assorted dried berries
- 1 1/2 tbsp raw sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 4 tbsp local honey
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Mix together the oats, cinnamon, sugar, salt, and nuts.
- Over low heat, warm the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract, pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes, turning the granola occasionally while baking.
- Add the dried fruit to the baking sheet during the last few minutes of cooking.
- Once the granola is a dark brown shade, remove from the oven, stirring occasionally while cooling.Yield: Serves 6
Per serving: calories 318, fat 14g, sodium 124mg, fiber 3g, protein 5g
Source: Daniel Dennis, Culinary Instructor, Kirkwood Continuing Education & Chef de Cuisine for The Class Act Restaurant
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