This crunchy, sweet walnut granola makes for a great breakfast, topping for yogurt or easy snack. Add dried blueberries to boost color and antioxidants.
Ingredients
4 cups oats, quick cooking (not instant), rolled
2 cups wheat bran, natural
1 1/2 cups California walnuts, chopped
1/2 cup liquid honey
2 tablespoons vanilla
1 1/2 cups raisins (or dried cranberries, chopped dried apples, apricots or other mixed dried fruit)
Fresh fruit for garnish, as desired
PREPARATION
Preheat oven to 300° F.
In a large bowl, stir together rolled oats, bran and walnuts.
In a small microwaveable bowl, combine honey and vanilla; microwave on high for about 20 seconds or more until runny. Stir to mix; pour over dry ingredients and toss to coat well.
Spread granola evenly in a large shallow baking pan and bake in 300° F oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden, stirring two or three times.
Cool completely; granola will crisp as it cools.
Stir in raisins or other dried fruit; store in airtight container.