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Toasted Almond Granola - e-w

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Light & Tasty 2005 � T. Weakly; Aloha, OR
Toasted Almond Granola - e-w
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Yield: 8 cups

3 c. old fashioned oats
2 c. rice cereal
1/2 c. toasted wheat germ
1/2 c. nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 c. slivered almonds
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 T. sunflower kernels
1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 c. orange juice
1/4 c. honey
2 tsp. canola oil
2 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract

1 c. golden raisins
1 c. chopped dried apricots
1/2 c. dried cranberries

Optional: Fat-Free plain yogurt

In a large bow combine the first 8 ingredients. In a saucepan combine the next 3 ingredients. Heat for 3-4 minutes over medium heat until honey is dissolved. Remove from heat; stir in extracts. Pour over the oat mixture; stir to coat.

Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350� got 20-25 minutes or until crisp, stirring every 10 minutes. Remove and cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in fruit. Store in an airtight container. Serve with yogurt if desired.

1/2- cup granola w/o yogurt equals: 212 calories�4 gm fat (trace saturated�0 cholesterol�324 gm sodium�27 gm carbohydrate�2 gm fiber�5 gm protein ++++Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch�1 fruit ++++ WWP: 4