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Almond Granola


By The Homemakers Test Kitchen
Serving(s)
6 cups (1.5 L)

General Category : Breakfast and Brunch
Food Group : Grains, Fruits, Nuts
Preparation Method : Bake
The heart-healthy monounsaturated fats found in almonds and almond butter are essential to a healthy diet. Enjoy this granola for breakfast or as a healthy dessert with fruit and low-fat yogurt.

Ingredients

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1/2 cup 125 mL) apple cider

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1/3 cup (75 mL) almond butter

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1/3 cup (75 mL) liquid honey

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1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon

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1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla

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1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt

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4 cups (1 L) large-flake rolled oats

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1/3 cup (75 mL) sliced almonds

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1/3 cup (125 mL) dried blueberries

Preparation

In saucepan, heat together cider, almond butter, honey, cinnamon, vanilla and salt over medium heat until almond butter is melted; remove from heat. Stir in oats and almonds. Spread on rimmed baking sheet; bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven, stirring often, until light golden, 15 minutes.

Stir in blueberries; bake until fragrant and golden, about 12 minutes. Let cool. (Make-ahead: Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks.)

Makes 6 cups (1.5 L), about 18 servings.

Nutritional information

Per serving: about 150 cal, 4 g pro, 5 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 24 g carb, 3 g fibre, 0 mg chol, 35 mg sodium. % RDI: 4% calcium, 9% iron, 5% folate.

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