Granola is a wonderful snack and a great breakfast food as it can be eaten cold or hot and even used as a topping for other cereals, ice cream, yogurt, etc. This recipe provides a great source of soluble fiber that may help lower cholesterol levels.

This recipe can easily be doubled and you can substitute other dried fruit such as apples, bananas, figs, apricots, and pineapple for the dates and raisins.

 

Cooking time: 2 hours Ingredients: Yield: 3 - 1cup servings • 2 cups rolled oats • 1/4 cup oat bran • 1/4 cup rye flakes (optional) • 2 tablespoons soy flakes (optional) • 1/4 cup apple juice • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg • 1/4 cup chopped and pitted dates • 1/4 cup raisins

	Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
	Mix together all ingredients except for the dates and rasins. Toss well to coat evenly with the apple juice.
	Spread on a nonstick baking sheet.
	Bake for about 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until evenly golden brown in color.
	After the granola is cooled, remove from the baking sheet and toss in the dates and rasins.
	Store in airtight containers in a cool place.