Pecan Granola

Pecan Granola

Nonstick cooking spray
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup pecan halves or pieces
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
1/3 cup canola oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 300^oF. Lightly coat a large sheet pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, combine oats and nuts.
In a separate bowl whisk together maple syrup, canola oil, salt and vanilla.
Combine both mixtures, stirring well to coat.
Spread mixture onto baking sheet. Bake 40 to 50 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes with a large spatula to break large chunks and for even browning.
Remove from oven, stir in raisins and mix well. Allow granola to cool completely. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.

Yield: 12 servings.

Nutrition Facts
Servings per recipe: 12

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 Calories from fat 117

............................................................           % Daily Value
Total Fat 13g                                                               21%
.........   Saturated Fat 1mg                                              6%
            Monounsaturated 8 g                                         35%            Polyunsaturated 4g          17                              17%
Cholesterol 0g                                                               0%
Sodium 602g                                                                25%
Carbohydrate 32g...    .....                                             11%
............Dietary Fiber 3g                                                  13%
Protein 4g                                                                       9%
Vitamin A: 1%            Vitamin C: 1%                    Folacin: 3%
Calcium: 3%.........       Iron: 8%                       Potassium: 6%

Provided by:

Barbara Brown
Food Specialist
OSU Cooperative Extension Service
Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078-6141
bbrown@okstate.edu