Crunchy granola w/ fruit (Aired 6/19/12) - KOAM TV 7

Crunchy granola w/ fruit (Aired 6/19/12)

CRUNCHY GRANOLA WITH FRUIT

1 1/2 cups quick or old fashioned oatmeal
1 1/2 cups of soy protein graham cereal
1/2 cup vanilla flavored soy protein
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine, melted
1 cup dried fruit (apples, apricots, cherries, pineapples, figs, mangoes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 candied/glazed soy nuts

Combine oatmeal, cereal, soy protein, brown sugar and margarine in ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2X 10 1/2X 1 inch.  Mix thoroughly and spread evenly. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; stir. Bake an additional 10 minutes or until lightly brown; cool. Cut large dried fruit into pieces with kitchen scissors.  Add cranberries and soy nuts to cooled granola.  Store granola in a tightly covered container.  Makes about 6 cups.

NOTE:  Use the granola as a snack or topping for cereal, yogurt and ice cream. Pack into small plastic bags for snacks to take to the playground or ballgame!