Homemade Cinnamon Raisin Granola

By: Jodie Shield, RD

Looking for a crunchy satisfying snack that does double duty as a delicious breakfast?  You have got to try my homemade cinnamon raisin granola.  It is so easy and tastes out of this world – awesome!  Plus, it’s got protein and heart-healthy fat because I make it with peanut butter instead of butter.  Change up the flavor and use almond butter.  Just be sure you make a big batch and keep it in an air-tight container for a quick snack with a yogurt or pudding parfait, as an ice bream topping, or in trail mix.  What’s your favorite way to eat granola?

Cinnamon Raisin Granola

Makes 8 cups

Ingredients:

• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup water
• ½ cup cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 cup seedless raisins
• 4 cups old fashioned, rolled oats (not quick oats)

Directions:

1. Preheat over to 375 degrees.
2. In a large 2 quart pot, over medium heat, melt the peanut butter and water. Add the sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon; stir until well combined.  Add the oats and raisins and mix well.
3. Spread the granola mixture onto a non-stick jellyroll pan (cookie sheet with sides) and bake for 25 minutes.  Remove the granola from the oven and break into bite-size chunks. After the granola cools, store in a tightly sealed container.

Nutrition Information (per 1/4 cup granola only): 93 calories, 3 grams protein, 15 grams carbohydrate, 2.5 grams fat, 0.5 grams saturated fat, 0 milligrams cholesterol, 1.5 grams dietary fiber, 20 milligrams sodium

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