Snack

Granola - Crunchy and low calorie is for Snack.

Granola - Crunchy and low calorie takes 8 minutes to prepare.

Granola - Crunchy and low calorie takes 75 minutes to cook.

Granola - Crunchy and low calorie makes 18 servings.

The ingredients for Granola - Crunchy and low calorie are:

5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened coconut chips, (see Ingredient Note) or flakes
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
1/3 cup unsalted pumpkin seed
2Tbsp of ground Flax
1/2 cup pure maple syrup or Agave Nectar or Honey
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup canola oil
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Optional:
Sprinkle of cinnamon
A splash of vanilla extract

Here is how you make Granola - Crunchy and low calorie:

Preheat oven to 275?F.Combine oats, coconut, almonds, pecans,sugar, pumpkin seeds and flax in a large bowl. Combine syrup, water and oil (optional vanilla Extract)in a medium bowl or large measuring cup and pour over the oat mixture; stir until well combined. Spread the mixture into a large (12-by-15-inch) roasting pan or large rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with cinnamon.Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from the oven, stir, and continue baking until golden brown and beginning to crisp, about 30 minutes more. Stir in cranberries. Let cool completely before storing.Make Ahead Tip: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.Ingredient note: Large thin flakes of dried coconut called coconut chips make attractive garnishes. Find them in the produce section of large supermarkets or at melissas.com.Makes 18 - 1/2 cup servings.Number of Servings: 18Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SHELBSYD.

The nutritional information for Granola - Crunchy and low calorie is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 18
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 208.3

• Total Fat: 10.6 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 8.5 mg
• Total Carbs: 26.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3.6 g
• Protein: 4.3 g

The dietary needs meet for Granola - Crunchy and low calorie is Vegetarian