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- 2 cups rolled oats (500 mL)
- 1/2 cup wheat germ (125 mL)
- 1/3 cup almond slices (75 mL)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (10 mL)
- 2 Tbsp canola oil (30 mL)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup (30 mL)
- 1 Tbsp skim milk (15 mL)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract (10 mL)
- 1 Tbsp orange zest (15 mL)
- 1 cup dried cherries (250 mL)
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- Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Coat a baking sheet with canola oil cooking spray.
- In large bowl, combine oats, wheat germ, almonds, and cinnamon, set aside. In small bowl, whisk together canola oil, syrup, milk, and vanilla, stirring constantly. Pour over dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Spread mixture on a baking sheet in a layer about 1/4-inch thick. Bake 25-30 minutes until browned, stirring two or three times during cooking while breaking up large pieces. Remove from the oven, sprinkle evenly with orange zest and cherries. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Canola Granola
Our crunchy, healthy granola contains rolled oats, wheat germ, almonds, dried cherries that is drizzled with cinnamon, orange zest and maple syrup and baked for added crunch and flavour. Enjoy with yogurt and fruit or on its own for breakfast or snack. Use in place of trail mix on your next hike or camping trip. Stores well, keep in airtight container int he fridge for up to two weeks.
- Makes
- 12
Nutritional Analysis
- Serving Size
- About 1/3 cup (75 mL)
- Servings
- 12
- Calories
- 160
- Total Fat
- 5 g
- Saturated Fat
- 0 g
- Cholesterol
- 0 mg
- Sodium
- 0 mg
- Carbohydrates
- 23 g
- Fiber
- 3 g
- Protein
- 4 g
