HOMEMADE LOW-FAT GRANOLAFOR THE GRANOLA:4 1/2 cups old-fashioned oatmeal, uncooked 1/3 cup sliced almonds2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional) 1/4 cup maple syrup1/4 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
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