I have always loved granola; I just feel it is one of those foods you can do so much with, eat as a cereal, pour over fruit and yogurt, eat on ice cream or just munch on for a snack. The sneaky thing about granola is, people think it is healthy, when in all reality it is full of fat and calories. I figured there had to be a way of making it healthier, so I tried cutting the oil in half replacing it with fruit juice. I think it worked, but try it and let me know your thoughts. This recipe makes a lot, but its okay, just take it to work, your coworkers will love you for it, trust me!
8 Cups Quick Cooking Oats
2 ½ Cups Slivered Almonds (you can use any nut except peanuts)
4 Cups Coconut
¾ Cup Honey
1 Cup Vegetable Oil
1 Cup Apple Juice
3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
2 Tablespoons Cinnamon
3 Cups Dried Fruit (I used a combination of Apricots, Blueberries and Cherries, but be creative and use what you like)
Mix the oats, almonds and coconut and place in a single layer on baking sheets. Place in a 375 degree oven and toast until just slightly browned.
In the mean time, combine remaining ingredients, excluding fruit and bring to a boil.
Once Oats are browned, combine with liquid, add fruit and mix. Place back on cookie sheets and let cool. If it is not as crunchy as you like, feel free to put it back in the oven for a few more minutes.
This makes a great Fruit and Yogurt Parfait!!!
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