HONEY GRANOLA CRUNCH

CRISPY, CRUNCHY AND BETTER THAN STUFF FROM A BOX, YOU'LL LIKE EATING THIS HOMEMADE CEREAL FOR BREAKFAST OR A SNACK. 

INGREDIENTS

1 cup nuts

4 cups quick or old-fashioned oats

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/3 cup stick butter or margarine

1/4 cup honey

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 375°F. On Cutting Board, coarsely chop nuts, about 1/2 cup at a time, using Food Chopper. 

In Rectangular Baker, mix nuts, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt using Mix 'N Scraper®.

Place butter in Small Micro-Cooker®. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until melted. Stir in honey. 

Pour butter mixture over oat mixture and stir with scraper until oat mixture is evenly coated. 

Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes so mixture browns evenly. Using Oven Mitts, remove Baker to Stackable Cooling Rack. 

Cool completely. Store in a tightly covered container.

Yield:

6 cups

12  servings of 1/2 cup

Nutrients per serving:

Approximately 240 calories and 14 grams of fat 

Cook's Tips:

If you like, add 1 cup of your favorite dried fruit such as raisins, cranberries, blueberries, coconut or chopped dates to the oat mixture after removing from the oven.

For a speedy snack, sprinkle Honey Granola Crunch over yogurt or cut-up fresh fruits or just enjoy a handful!

Crunched for time but hungry for dessert? Sprinkle Honey Granola Crunch over your favorite warmed fruit pie filling and top with whipped topping or ice cream.

For an extra special dessert, use Honey Granola Crunch in our Striped Pudding Parfaits.