Cranberry Cashew Granola

Make a lot of this granola mix at once and store it in an airtight container for up to a month. Serve it with hot or cold nonfat milk, nonfat yogurt, or sprinkle over a bowl of fresh fruit. Or, eat it alone as a snack.

Makes 7 servings (1 cup per serving)

Prep Time: 55 minutes

INGREDIENTS

3 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup roughly chopped unsalted cashews
1 cup (4 ounces) dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1/3 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. In a large bowl, mix oats, coconut, almonds, cashews, cranberries, raisins, sunflower seeds, oil, honey, cinnamon, and salt. Stir to coat the oats and nuts with the honey and oil.
   
   
2. Spread mix on a baking sheet and bake, stirring occasionally, for 35 minutes, or until oats and nuts are golden brown. Cool on baking sheet. Store in airtight container.

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