Breakfast

Versatile Granola is for Breakfast.

Versatile Granola takes 15 minutes to prepare.

Versatile Granola takes 90 minutes to cook.

Versatile Granola makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Versatile Granola are:

5 cups regular rolled oats, not quick type
0.5 cup sliced almonds
0.5 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
0.5 cup coarsely chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1/3 cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup tap water
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup raisins

Here is how you make Versatile Granola:

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. In large mixing bowl, combine all of the rolled oats, sliced almonds, pecans, flaxseed, and pumpkin seeds-- (some may want to I grind the pumpkin seeds in a coffee grinder, if you like I usually avoid granola due to dental issues). Take a 2-cup measuring cup and fill with 1/2 cup honey, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons canola oil, and the 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce; mix well, then stir into the above dry ingredients and mix well again. Spray a large cookie sheet with a rim, or a large roasting pan lightly with Pam. Then, spread all of the mixture evenly on the pan. Bake for 45 minutes at 275 degrees F, checking to make sure it is browning evenly. Be careful that the oven isn't hotter or it will burn. Stir once in awhile. Take the pan out and stir everything evenly. Return to the oven and bake for another 45 minutes, watching carefully again. Remove from oven and stir in the 1/2 cup of raisins and the coconut flakes. Let the granola cool thoroughly before storing in baggies or Foodsaver bags if you use them. Makes 17 one-half cup servings. Number of Servings: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user AYOUNGLADY.

The nutritional information for Versatile Granola is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 249.5

• Total Fat: 10.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 2.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 31.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 4.3 g
• Protein: 5.8 g

The dietary needs meet for Versatile Granola is Low Fat