Healthy Granola Recipe

A granola recipe made with oatmeal, chopped dates, dried apricots, shredded coconut, pecans, raisins, and sweetened with honey and a touch of cinnamon.

This cereal is a nice combination of crunchy, chewy, sweet, and tangy flavors and textures. It is not too sweet and not too salty.

Serve as a snack, use as a trail mix or serve as a granola cereal for breakfast or brunch with milk on top.

You can make this healthy granola recipe in the microwave so it is quick and easy and can be ready to eat in about 10 to 15 minutes.

You might also like this spiced oatmeal recipe for breakfast.

Easy Recipe for Granola

Prep Time: 10 minutes

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Microwave Time: 8-10 minutes

Ingredients:

3 cups uncooked oatmeal, quick or old fashioned
1 c. shredded or flaked coconut
1 cup pecan or walnut pieces
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

2/3 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Instructions:

Step 1: Combine all ingredients except raisins, dates, and apricots in a large bowl and mix well.

Step 2: Sprinkle into 11"x7" microwave save baking dish.

Step 3: Cook in microwave on high power 8-10 minutes or until light brown, stirring after every 2 minutes.

Step 4: Stir in raisins, dates, and apricots and sprinkle into a large shallow baking pan or onto a cookie sheet to cool.

Store in a tightly covered container.

This recipe makes about 6 cups granola.

Note: Watch the granola in the microwave very closely when cooking. Check it after every 1-2 minutes to ensure it does not burn.

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