IC Friendly Good Morning Granola

It’s been a while, let’s do breakfast this week!

Ingredients:

3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup sliced almonds

1/2 cup (no additives) shredded sweetened coconut

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:

Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Combine oats almonds, coconut, wheat germ, salt & cinnamon in large bowl.

Combine oil, syrup & brown sugar in another bowl & pour over oat mixture.

Toss until well coated.

Spread evenly in 13 x 9-inch pan.

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.