almost-fat-free granola

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 3 1/2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup wheat germ
• 1/2 cup oat bran
• 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
• 1/2 cup ground flaxseed
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 egg white
• 1 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ready Time: 2 hrs 30 mins


• preheat oven to 200 degrees f (95 degrees c). line 2 baking sheets with baking parchment.
• 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 prepared baking sheets.
• 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.
• transfer the oat mixture to a large bowl, add coconut and cranberries, and stir. let granola cool to room temperature.