Granola

Directions

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   Preheat oven to 350F.
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   In a bowl, combine oats, nuts (if using), pumpkin seeds, flaxseed, and cinnamon.
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   In another bowl, whisk together egg whites and salt until frothy.
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   Add honey and oil, and whisk to combine.
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   Stir into oat mixture until combined.
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   Spread mixture in even layers on two rimmed baking sheets.
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   Bake 20 minutes; remove from oven, and use a spatula to gently flip the granola and move it from outer edges to center (to brown evenly).
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   Return to oven, and continue to cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes more.
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   Cool completely on sheets, then transfer to a bowl; stir in dried fruit.
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    Pistachios, Sunflower Seeds, Sour Cherries, and Toasted Coconut
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    Use 1 1/4 cups chopped pistachios and 1/4 cup sunflower seeds in the base.
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    After granola has been baked, stir in 1 cup dried sour cherries and 1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut.
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    Almonds, Pumpkin Seeds, Currants, and Puffed Brown Rice
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    Use 1 1/4 cups sliced almonds and 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds in the base.
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    After granola has been baked, stir in 1 cup dried currants and 1/2 cup puffed brown rice cereal.
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    Macadamia Nuts with Crystallized Ginger and Pineapple
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    Use 1 1/4 cups chopped macadamia nuts, and molasses as the sweetener in the base.
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    Add 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger to the oat mixture.
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    After granola has been baked, stir in 3/4 cup chopped dried pineapple, 1/4 cup chopped crystallized ginger, and 1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut.
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    (Per 1/2-cup Serving)
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    Calories: 207g
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    Saturated: 7g
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    Unsaturated Fat: 55g
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    Cholesterol: 0mg
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    Carbohydrates: 30g
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    Protein: 6g
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    Sodium: 68mg
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    Fiber: 3.8g