Granola
Michelle LeBlanc, chef/owner, Chinched Bistro, St John’s, NL
This tasty snack is high in protein and calories and can be enjoyed at any time. It can be made ahead of time, stored and eaten later.
| 5 cups | quick-cooking oats |
1.25 L |
| 5 cups | traditional rolled oats |
1.25 L |
| 2 1/2 cups | mixed nuts | 625 mL |
| 2 1/2 cups |
seeds (sunflower, sesame, pumpkin, poppy) |
625 mL |
| 1/4 cup |
chia seeds |
60 mL |
| 1/4 cup |
hemp seeds |
60 mL |
| 1/4 cup |
wheat germ (optional) |
60 mL |
| 1 1/2 cups |
cranberry cocktail |
375 mL |
| 1 tbsp |
cinnamon |
15 mL |
| 2 tsp |
salt |
10 mL |
| 3/4 cup |
brown sugar |
180 mL |
| 1/4 cup |
corn syrup |
60 mL |
| 1/2 cup |
oil |
125 mL |
| 4 cups |
mixed dried fruit |
1 L |
Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a large bowl, mix to combine the oats, nuts, seeds and wheat germ. In a medium saucepan, combine the juice, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar, corn syrup and oil. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Pour the hot liquid over the dry ingredients and mix to combine.
Spread the mixture over 2 large baking sheets and bake for 30 minutes. Check every 10 minutes and stir to ensure even cooking. Once the granola is golden brown, add the dried fruit and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Cool and store in airtight bags or containers.
Makes 14 cups
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Nutrition informationPer 1/2 cup |
|
| Calories | 433 |
| Fat | 21 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 53 grams |
| Fibre | 8 grams |
| Protein | 11 grams |
Looking for more ideas?
Our booklet Eating Well When You Have Cancer has more tips and ideas to help manage symptoms and side effects that can affect your eating during treatment.
