HOMEMADE LOW-FAT GRANOLA

FOR THE GRANOLA:
4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked
1/3 cup sliced almonds
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup raisins
SERVE WITH:
1 cup fat-free milk, per serving
fresh berries (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Stir together oatmeal, almonds, cinnamon and salt, if desired, in a large bowl; set aside.

In a separate bowl, whisk maple syrup, apple juice and vegetable oil; pour over oatmeal mixture and stir to coat thoroughly. Spread mixture in an even layer onto a 15x12-inch baking pan.

Bake for 25 minutes, stirring twice during baking time.

Cool mixture in the pan before adding raisins. Store granola in an airtight container.

TO SERVE:
Pour 1 cup of milk over a heaping 1/2 cup of granola. Top with fresh berries, if desired.

SERVING SUGGESTION:
Instead of milk, top 1 cup of fat-free yogurt with the granola.

Servings: 9
Source: 3-A-Day of Dairy