Heart Healthy Granola
This crunchy mix of heart-healthy oats, ginger, almonds, pumpkin seeds and edamame, is great over yogurt, mixed fruit or served plain. This recipe makes a big batch but it keeps its crunch for about a month if kept in an airtight container. Goji berries and blueberries are powerful antioxidants, but can be substituted with dried cranberries and cherries for a less expensive option. You can find agave nectar, a very low glycemic sweetener, near other syrups in your grocery store.
Loading ...May 20th, 2010
Servings
Makes about 7 cupsPrep Time
10 minutesIngredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup spelt flakes
- 1/2 cup oat bran
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup raw slivered almonds
- 1 cup shelled edamame (soya beans) defrosted
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup agave nectar
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 1 tbsp vanilla
- 3 cups assorted mango slivers, dried blueberries and goji berries
Directions
Pre-heat oven to 300F.
In a very large bowl combine all dry ingredients except dried fruit, and mix thoroughly. Combine agave nectar, oil and vanilla in a small bowl and drizzle over mixture while stirring to distribute evenly.
Divide granola and spread evenly on two jelly roll pans (or cookie sheets with edges). Bake 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes or when granola on the outer edges starts getting brown. Continue baking until golden brown.
Let granola cool on pans completely. Transfer to a large bowl, breaking up any large chunks. Stir in dried fruit, then transfer to a sealed container.
Nutrients Per Serving
445 calories, 22 g fat, 123 mg calcium, 9 mg sodium, 59 g carbohydrates, 9 g fibre, 9 g protein. Excellent source of vitamin A, magnesium and iron.
Photograph by Edward Pond
