CHERRY ALMOND GRANOLA

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Skim milk turns this crunchy snack into a healthy breakfast cereal, while a dollop of low-fat yogurt makes it a delicious dessert. Try adding a little baking cocoa to the brown sugar for a flavor twist. -Deborah Purdue of Freeland, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
1/2 cup honey
1/3 cup thawed unsweetened apple juice concentrate
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 teaspoons almond extract
6 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups dried cherries or cranberries
1 cup slivered almonds
Fat-free vanilla yogurt, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, milk powder, honey, apple juice concentrate and oil. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved; stir in extract. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cherries and almonds. Drizzle with sugar mixture and mix well., Spread in a thin layer in two 15x10x1-in. baking pans coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Serve with yogurt if desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 15mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Frisky
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This granola is a must-try! It's so flavorful and delicious.


Vynessa Seepersad
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! This granola is amazing.


Sunil Koirala
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This granola is the perfect snack or breakfast. It's healthy and delicious.


Lil Oney
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I made this granola for my friends and they all loved it! It's a great recipe.


Rital Mohamed
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This granola is delicious! I love the crunchy texture and the sweetness of the cherries.


Rana Boby RBK
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This granola is so easy to make and it's so good! I love the combination of cherries and almonds.


Benita Pielow
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I've made this granola several times and it's always a hit. It's so delicious and it's a great way to use up leftover cherries.


muzammil
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This granola is a great way to start the day. It's packed with flavor and nutrients. I love the chewy texture and the sweetness of the cherries.


King Rakitic
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I made this granola for my family and they loved it! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. We'll definitely be making it again.


ayoub benabdallah
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This granola is amazing! It's so flavorful and crunchy. I love the combination of cherries and almonds. It's the perfect snack or breakfast.