Quick Granola with Yogurt and Fruit – Small Batch
Servings
6Serving size
1/2 cup of yogurt with 1/4 granola and 1/2 cup of fresh fruitThe granola keeps well for about a week in a tightly sealed container.
Ingredients
| 1 cup Oatmeal (old fashioned, dry) |
| 1/4 cup Pecans (chopped)(or walnuts, almonds, pistachios, or even toasted pumpkin seeds) |
| 1/2 tsp. Ground cinnamon |
| 1/4 cup Applesauce (unsweetened) |
| 4 tsp.. Maple syrup |
| 1 1/2 tsp. Canola oil |
| 3 Tbsp. Raisins |
| 3 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt |
| 3 cup Blueberries, raw (or your choice of fruit) |
Instructions
In a large bowl add the oats, nuts/seeds, and cinnamon. Stir to combine and set aside.
In a small bowl whisk together the applesauce, maple syrup, and canola oil.
Pour this mixture over the dry ingredients and toss together, making sure all the dry ingredients are coated with the wet ingredients.
Spread in an even layer on the baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir about every 10 minutes.
Add the raisins in the last 10 minutes of baking. The granola will become crunchy as it cools.
To serve, top 1/2 cup of yogurt with 1/4 granola and 1/2 cup of fresh fruit.
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Special Diet Information
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Lactose
Those who are lactose intolerant will want to leave out the yogurt (or buy a lactose-free yogurt).
Recipe Notes
The great thing about making your own granola is that you can customize it to your taste – the box of granola you buy at the store may have nuts or other ingredients that you don’t like or are allergic to.
Try different options: use your favorite honey instead of the maple syrup. Dried cranberries or other dried fruit instead of raisins. Spice it with nutmeg or a touch of allspice. Choose a low-fat flavored yogurt instead of plain and pick a different fruit.
The best reason to make your own is that is will be both cheaper and won’t have anything but real ingredients. No preservatives, no stabilizers – just real food.