Almost-Fat-Free Granola

Homemade granola is a great, budget-friendly addition to your arsenal of homemade snacks. This one uses oats, bran, almonds, and coconut.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 314 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 egg white
• ½ cup wheat germ
• ¾ cup maple syrup
• 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• 3 ½ cups rolled oats
• ½ cup oat bran
• ½ cup almonds, chopped
• ½ cup ground flaxseed
• ½ cup pumpkin seeds (Optional)
• ½ cup dried cranberries (Optional)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment.

Step 2

Mix oats, wheat germ, oat bran, almonds, flaxseed, pumpkin seeds, and salt together in a bowl. Beat maple syrup and egg white together in a separate bowl; pour into the oat mixture and stir to coat completely. Spread the mixture onto prepared baking sheets.

Step 3

Bake in preheated oven, rotating pans every 20 minutes, for 90 minutes. Increase heat to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C) and continue baking until golden brown, about 30 minutes more.

Step 4

Transfer the oat mixture to a large bowl, add coconut and cranberries, and stir. Let granola cool to room temperature.