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flax-granola

Honey Oat and Flax Granola

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Tuck this granola into a decorative jar to give as a gift to that special person in your life. They will be reminded of your kindness each morning.

flax-granola

Honey Oat and Flax Granola

Tuck this granola into a decorative jar to give as a gift to that special person in your life. They will be reminded of your kindness each morning.
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Snack
Preparation: Quick & Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Emily Richards
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups large flake rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
  • 1/2 cup sliced almond
  • 2 Tbsp whole flaxseed
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 Tbsp milk
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds
Imperial – Metric

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300º F (150°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, stir together oats, ground flaxseed, almonds, whole flaxseed, cinnamon and salt; set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk together oil, honey and milk. Drizzle over oat mixture and stir well to combine evenly. Spread onto baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes. Stir mixture and return to oven for about 8 minutes or until crisp and golden. Stir in cranberries and pumpkin seeds. Let cool completely.
  • Store granola in an airtight container or resealable bag for up to 2 weeks.

Yield: about 5 cups (1.25 L)

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    Notes

    Cook’s Notes:
    Serve in small bowls with cold or warmed milk or sprinkle over yogurt, fresh fruit or berries.
    Nutrition Facts
    Honey Oat and Flax Granola
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    422
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    27
    g
    42
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    1
    mg
    0
    %
    Sodium
     
    91
    mg
    4
    %
    Potassium
     
    339
    mg
    10
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    41
    g
    14
    %
    Fiber
     
    8
    g
    33
    %
    Sugar
     
    19
    g
    21
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    4
    IU
    0
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    1
    mg
    1
    %
    Calcium
     
    93
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    Emily Richards

    Emily Richards

    Emily Richards is a professional home economist, chef and mom who has a passion for teaching people to cook and have fun in the kitchen. She is a cookbook author with 6 books to her credit including topics from Italian cuisine to glycemic index diets.

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