Breakfast

Nutrient Rich Granola- with no added oil or sugar is for Breakfast.

Nutrient Rich Granola- with no added oil or sugar takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Nutrient Rich Granola- with no added oil or sugar takes 10 minutes to cook.

Nutrient Rich Granola- with no added oil or sugar makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Nutrient Rich Granola- with no added oil or sugar are:

Oats, 4 cups
Wheat germ, 1 cups
Flax seed, 1/2 cup
1/2 cup almonds, chopped
1/2 cup dried fruit of your choice (I use currents)
salt, ginger, cinnamon, splenda to taste
vanilla (I used vanilla syrup because I needed to get rid of mine but any vanilla will do).

Here is how you make Nutrient Rich Granola- with no added oil or sugar:

Servings are for 1/2 a cupMix all ingredients, except for the fruit, and then bake on a cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven until toasted. Stir 1/2 way through. Should take about 10-15 minutes depending on how damp the mixture is. When it is done the whole mixture should be a toasty-brown.Pour your toasted granola into a large bowl and add in the fruit. At this stage I taste it and adjust for additional spices or splenda.Note on the ingredients: Oats: For Fiber and and antioxidants.Sesame Seeds: Because they contain more cholesterol-lowering phytosterols than any other seed or nut. They're also rich in minerals such as iron, copper, selenium, and magnesium. Flax seeds: contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber, and lignans- perfect for a healthy heart. Almonds: high in vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect cells from oxidative stress, which has been linked to heart disease and Alzheimer's.Ginger: Gingerols, which give the spice its distinctive flavor, are the active medicinal components in ginger. Gingerols contain potent anti-inflammatory compounds, which some studies have shown to relieve the pain of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. An animal study at the University of Minnesota suggests that gingerols may even inhibit the growth of colorectal cancer cells.Cinnamon: is a well know powerful anti-oxidantApples: high in fiber, and work as an oil substitute in this recipe- Scientists at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell, have discovered that drinking just a couple glasses of apple juice can boost brain function. Studies have also linked apple consumption to protection against cancer and diabetes, as well as lung and cardiovascular health.(added ingredient info from wholeliving.com)Number of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KATYMARIA.

The nutritional information for Nutrient Rich Granola- with no added oil or sugar is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 263.7

• Total Fat: 8.4 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 119.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 60.5 g
• Dietary Fiber: 12.2 g
• Protein: 9.5 g

The dietary needs meet for Nutrient Rich Granola- with no added oil or sugar is Vegetarian