Canola Granola

Name: Canola Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: Canola oil cooking spray; 2 cups rolled oats (500 ml); 1/3 cup wheat germ (75 ml); 1/2 cup (2-ounces/55 g) almond slices (125 ml); 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (10 ml); 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) plus 1/8 teaspoon(0.5 ml) salt, divided; 1/4 cup canola oil (60 ml); 1/4 cup maple syrup (60 ml); 1 tablespoon fat-free milk (15 ml); 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)

Author:: Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:: Apr 5, 2010

If granola is good, homemade granola is the best. You can add chopped apple, chopped dates, raisins or other fruits or nuts according to preference.

40minDuration
30minCook Time
10minPrep Time
12Servings

Ingredients

Canola oil cooking spray
2 cups rolled oats (500 ml)
1/3 cup wheat germ (75 ml)
1/2 cup (2-ounces/55 g) almond slices (125 ml)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (10 ml)
1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) plus 1/8 teaspoon(0.5 ml) salt, divided
1/4 cup canola oil (60 ml)
1/4 cup maple syrup (60 ml)
1 tablespoon fat-free milk (15 ml)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract (10 ml)

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 300 F (150 C).

2. Coat a baking sheet with canola oil cooking spray.

3. Combine oats, wheat germ, almonds, cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt in a large bowl. Add canola oil, syrup, milk, and vanilla, stirring constantly.

4. 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.

5. Remove from oven, sprinkle evenly with remaining 1/8 teaspoon (0.5 ml) salt, cherries, and zest.

6. Cool completely.

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Source: canolainfo.org