- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 45 mins
- Makes
- 6 cups (1.5 L) granola
Ingredients
- 2 cups
- Compliments Quick Oats
- 500 mL
- 1 cup
- Compliments Natural Sliced Almonds
- 250 mL
- 1/2 cup
- chia seeds
- 125 mL
- 1/2 cup
- dried cherries
- 125 mL
- 2 tbsp
- cocoa powder
- 30 mL
- 1/2 tbsp
- ground cinnamon
- 2 mL
- 1/4 tsp
- salt
- 1 mL
- 1/3 cup
- honey
- 75 mL
- 1/4 cup
- canola oil
- 60 mL
- 1/2 tsp
- vanilla extract
- 2 mL
Method
- Step 1
- Preheat oven to 325ºF (160ºC). In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, chia, cherries, cocoa powder, cinnamon and salt.
- Step 2
- In a small saucepan, combine honey, 3 tbsp (45 mL) of the oil and vanilla. Cook on low, stirring constantly, until honey has liquefied. Remove from heat. Pour over oat mixture; using spatula, gently fold together until well combined.
- Step 3
- Using remaining oil, grease a 12 x 17-in. (30 x 45 cm) rimmed baking sheet. Press granola mixture in even layer onto sheet. Bake for 30 min.
- Step 4
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheet. Using hands, break into pieces. Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Tips
This decadent mix is perfect for substituting in your favourite ingredients: Instead of cherries, use raisins, apricots or cranberries; you can also try flaxseed or poppy seeds in place of chia.
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Nutritional Facts Per Serving
- Nutrition Description:
- Per serving (1/4 cup/60 mL)
- Calories:
- 110
- Fat:
- 5 g
- Carbs:
- 13 g
- Fibre:
- 3 g
- Protein:
- 3 g
- Sodium:
- 25 mg