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Slow Cooker Good Morning Granola

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By Tom Lacalamita and Glenna Vance

Posted February 25th, 2009

This article is reprinted with permission from Slow Cookers for Dummies, by Tom Lacalamita, (2000, For Dummies)

Slow Cookers for Dummies

Servings:	10
Author Notes:	Granola has a natural goodness, especially when it's homemade. Although store bought granola is convenient, it can be very high in fat. We reduced the amount of oil as much as possible in our recipe and added powdered milk for calcium, and honey for sweetness. Making granola in a slow cooker is easy and better than in the oven because it cooks more evenly and doesn't burn. Try some today with milk and fresh fruit, or sprinkle some over plain yogurt for a delicious snack or dessert.
Ingredients:	10 cup old-fashioned oats (do not use quick-cooking oats) 1 cup sliced almonds 1 cup nonfat powdered milk 2 cups dired cranberries or raisins 1 can (12 ounces) frozen, unsweetened apple juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1/2 cup honey 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions:	Preparation Time: 10 Minutes Cooking Time: High 2 Hours; Low 4 to 6 Hours Yield: About 24 Half-Cup Servings 1. Lightly spray a 6-quart slow cooker with vegetable oil cooking spray. 2. Combine the oats, almonds, powdered milk, and dried cranberries in the slow cooker. 3. Combine the apple juice concentrate, oil, honey, and salt in a bowl and pour over the oat mixture. Stir to combine. 4. Cook, uncovered, in high for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes. Reduce to low and continue to cooking, uncovered, for 4 to 6 hours, or until dry and crisp. Stir frequently while the granola is on low to prevent over browning. 5. Let cool to room temperature and store in an airtight container. Nutritional Information Per Serving: 305 Calories (70 From Fat); 8 g Fat ( 1g Saturated); 0mg Cholesterol; 70 mg Sodium; 50 g Carbohydrate; 5g Dietary Fiber; 8 g Protein.