Walnut Berry Granola
Description
A nutty oat granola with dried mixed berries and a fresh lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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1/4 cup honey
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
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Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
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3/4 cup very coarsely broken California walnuts
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1/2 cup dried berry blend or a mixture of dried cherries, berries or plums
PREPARATION
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Preheat oven to 300°F. Melt honey, butter, brown sugar and extract together in a medium saucepan. Stir in oats, walnuts and lemon zest and transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread into a 1-inch thick layer and press down lightly to compress.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until granola is golden brown. Remove from oven and turn oven off. Stir then press into a compact 1-inch layer again and return to warm oven for 10 minutes. Let cool completely, then break into pieces.
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Stir in dried fruit. Store in an airtight container.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 140 cal
- Total Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.568 g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 1.082 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Total Sugars: 12 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Vitamin D: 0 mcg
- Calcium: 15 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 110 mg