Tired of paying an arm and a leg for IC friendly granola? Make your own and save money and eat healthier! From icdietblog.wordpress.com.
IC Friendly Good Morning Granola
Ingredients:
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup (no additives) shredded sweetened coconut (without preservatives)
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (if tolerated)
2 tablespoons pure vegetable oil
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup brown raisins (if tolerated). Add or substitute dried blueberries, dried apples or dried apricots (if tolerated)
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine oats almonds, coconut, wheat germ, salt & cinnamon in large bowl.
3. Combine oil, syrup & brown sugar in another bowl & pour over oat mixture.
4. Toss until well coated.
5. Spread evenly in 13 x 9-inch pan.
6. Bake 30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently. Cool completely. Stir in raisins or other tolerated dried fruits.
Store in airtight container at room temperature. Makes 5 cups.
