No Nut Baked Granola

My husband is allergic to nuts, so I developed a granola recipe that's easy and nut-free. Store in an airtight container in the fridge.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 164 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• ⅔ cup honey
• 4 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup wheat germ
• 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• ½ cup chopped dried fruit

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine oats, honey, wheat germ, cocoa powder, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Spread oat mixture on a large rimmed baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven, turning once, until lightly toasted, about 20 minutes. Stir in coconut and dried fruit.

Step 4

Continue baking until coconut is lightly toasted, about 10 minutes. Cool completely before transferring to an airtight container, about 15 minutes.