Snacks

Nutty Lemon Berry Granola

Description:
A nutty oat granola with dried mixed berries and a fresh lemon flavor.

Total Time: 1 Hr
Serves: 8
Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Meal: Breakfast / Snack

Nutrition

• Calories: 140 cal
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.568 g
• Monounsaturated Fat: 1.082 g
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Sodium: 25 mg
• Carbohydrates: 24 g
• Dietary Fiber: 2 g
• Total Sugars: 12 g
• Protein: 2 g
• Vitamin D: 0 mcg
• Calcium: 15 mg
• Iron: 1 mg
• Potassium: 110 mg

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (old-fashioned)
• Finely grated zest of 1/2 lemon
• 3/4 cup very coarsely broken California walnuts
• 1/2 cup dried berry blend or a mixture of dried cherries, berries, or plums

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 300°F.
• Melt honey, butter, brown sugar, and lemon extract together in a medium saucepan.
• Stir in oats, walnuts, and lemon zest.
• Transfer mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet, spread into a 1-inch thick layer, and press lightly to compress.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until granola is golden brown.
• Remove from oven and turn oven off.
• Stir the granola, press into a compact 1-inch layer again, and return to the warm oven for 10 minutes.
• Let cool completely, then break into pieces.
• Stir in dried fruit.
• Store in an airtight container.