Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Orange Juice Granola





4 cups old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup ground flaxseed
1 cup pecans
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup honey
4 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup dried cranberries

Directions: In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, combine the orange juice, honey and oil. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and mix well. Transfer to a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Stir in dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.

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