7 servings, ½ cup each
3
cups old-fashioned oats
¾
cup coconut, shredded and dried
½
cup wheat germ
⁄
cup brown sugar
1
3
½
cup dried cranberries
½
cup dried pineapple, small chunks
½
cup banana chips, small pieces
1
cup pecans, chopped
1
tablespoon orange zest
1
tablespoon vanilla extract
¼
cup butter, melted
2
tablespoons agave nectar, or honey
⁄
cup maple syrup
1
3
¼
teaspoon salt
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients and vanilla. In a small bowl
combine the butter, agave or honey, maple syrup and salt. Pour the
butter/syrup mixture over the oat mixture. Stir to combine. Divide the
granola mixture among three dehydrating trays, using parchment paper
to line the trays. Clump the mixture in your hand as you divide it to
form clusters. Cover and dehydrate on 150ºF or on the M1 setting for
approximately 3 hours, or until the granola is no longer wet. Store the
granola in an airtight container at room temperature.
Tropical Granola
Nutritional information per serving:
Calories 318 • carb. 44g • pro. 8g • fat 13g • sat. fat 5g
• chol. 9mg • sod. 59mg • calc. 45.8mg • fiber 6g
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