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Whole Grain Almond Granola with Cranberries

Adapted from Whole Foods Market recipes

The ancient grain amaranth adds fiber and protein to this simple granola while lending a nutty flavor. Serve with yogurt and fresh berries for a delicious breakfast.

Ingredients

1/4 cup honey (Some Honey)

2 tablespoons expeller-pressed canola oil

1 teaspoon NOW Organic Vanilla Extract*

1 cup NOW Rolled Oats*

1 cup rye flakes

1/2 cup NOW Amaranth Grain*

1/2 cup NOW Almonds*, chopped

1 cup dried cranberries

*NOW ingredients available at your local health food store.

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, whisk together honey, oil and vanilla. Stir in oats, rye flakes, amaranth and almonds until evenly coated. Spread on prepared baking sheet. Bake about 30 minutes or until golden. Stir in cranberries and let cool completely. Store in an airtight container.

Makes about 4 1/2 cups.

Per serving (1/2 cup): 250 calories (70 from fat), 8g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 42g total carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 17g sugar), 6g protein