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The Recipe Instructions |
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Ingredients
3 cup oatmeal
1 cup wheat flakes
1 cup rye flakes
1 cup bran
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 cup dates, chopped
1 cup dried apples, chopped
1/2 cup cashews, chopped
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, raw
1/2 cup honey, raw
1/2 cup water, hot
1 tbsp vanilla
Directions
Recipe by: McDougall Combine all dry ingredients, fruits and nuts in a
large bowl. In another bowl, mix the honey, hot water and vanilla.
Add to dry ingredients and mix well. Spread a 1/2 inch layer on
baking dished and bake in a 250 degree oven for one hour, stirring
occasionally. Remove from oven, let cool. Store in covered containers.
HELPFUL HINTS: Nuts may be omitted, use more wheat or rye flakes.
Other dried fruits may be substituted for ones suggested. Be sure to
stir every 20 minutes or so to keep the granola from sticking or
burning. From the collection of Sue Smith, S.Smith34, Uploaded June
16, 1994
Servings: 6
Diet Oil-Free Granola Recipe brought to you by Diet Recipes To-Go
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