Snack

Me like this Yummy Granola is for Snack.

Me like this Yummy Granola takes several minutes to prepare.

Me like this Yummy Granola takes 90 minutes to cook.

Me like this Yummy Granola makes 64 servings.

The ingredients for Me like this Yummy Granola are:

1/2 lb. (220g) quick oats

1.5 c of Flaxseeds, ground

3 cups (750ml/about 300g) coarsely chopped raw nuts and/or seeds (I used a mixture of almonds slivers, pistachio nuts, and pumpkin seeds, but use whatever tickles your fancy)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/2 teaspoon ground mace

1 cup, packed (200g) dark brown sugar ( I needed a sugar free or lite on sugar option, so I used the SPLENDA BROWN SUGAR BLEND instead; also I think I used 2 cups as opposed to 1 cup - was mixed on on the conversion)

1/2 cup (115g/1 stick) unsalted butter* (I used salted butter and omitted the 1/2 tsp salt)

1/3 cup (80ml) water

1/2 teaspoon fine salt*

2 teaspoons vanilla extract I used Almond extract, because there was Green food coloring in my vanilla box that I purchased at the store)

dried fruit, at your discretion

Here is how you make Me like this Yummy Granola:

Preheat the oven to 300F/150C.1. DRY MIX (except BROWN SUGAR):-- In a food processor, coffee grinder or blender, grind flaxseeds to a fine powder--In a large bowl, combine the whole oats, ground flaxseeds, nuts, seeds and spices. 2. WET MIX (except VANILLA):--In a microwave-safe bowl (or in a saucepan over medium heat), combine the brown sugar, butter and water and heat just until the butter has melted and the mixture is bubbly. 3. Add Vanilla Extract (or Almond Extract) to the "cooked" Wet mix4. COMBINE WET AND DRY MIX WELL--Pour this mixture over the oats, flax and nuts, stirring well to coat. It should be uniformly moist - stir in another tablespoon or two of water if it isn't. --Let stand for about ten minutes.TIME TO COOK:--Spread the mixture out on a large baking sheet, separating it into irregular clumps with your fingers, and allowing space between the clumps for the hot air to circulate. --Slide into the middle of the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. --Remove from the oven and stir, gently breaking up the mixture into small-to-medium sized clumps. Return to the oven and bake another 15 minutes or so before stirring again. --Repeat the bake-and-stir until the mixture is a uniform golden brown and completely dry; this usually takes 1-1 1/2 hours.( I baked twice)--Cool completely, then stir in any dried fruit you want to use.--Store in a covered container at room temperature. This turned out great with the Crockpot yogart that I submitted. A new favorite, I just have to do portion control.MAKES APPROX: 8 CUPS @ 2TBSP PER SERVING SIZENumber of Servings: 64Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MKITA73.

The nutritional information for Me like this Yummy Granola is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 64
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 58.4

• Total Fat: 3.7 g
• Cholesterol: 3.8 mg
• Sodium: 34.4 mg
• Total Carbs: 3.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
• Protein: 1.4 g

The dietary needs meet for Me like this Yummy Granola is Low Carb