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Healthy Snacks: Granola

Perfect to nibble on in the morning or as a portable snack when you’re out and about, granola really goes a long way.

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Storing Granola

Granola can be stored in an airtight container, in a cool, dry spot for six months (sometimes longer). You can also freeze granola and granola bars just as you would cookies or other treats--wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and/or in resealable freezer bag.

Good to know: If recipe calls for nuts, be sure they are fresh--the high concentration of fat in nuts can cause them to go rancid. (Nuts will stay fresh several weeks at room temperature, up to four months in the fridge, and eight months in the freezer.)

Granola All the Ways!

Oats, nuts, fruit, and perhaps some honey or brown sugar to sweeten the deal--all the makings of a healthy snack that kids will love.

And with so many ways to serve it, granola can make several appearances yet never get boring: cereal-style with milk, mixed with yogurt and fresh fruit, or even in bar form.

Try one of the top-rated recipes below for traditional granola (then check out the granola bars a little further down):

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sandra

Oct. 18, 2009 9:02 am

can actual granola be substituted for oats

jeannie

Jan. 11, 2011 7:49 pm

I REALLY enjoy these ganola snacks.They're SO good; and you can nibble on them through out the day and be getting a healthy treat!

spanky7

Jan. 12, 2011 7:10 am

Granola can be healthy but also not so much if it is made with lots of sugar, honey and dried fruits which are loaded with sugar and also oils. Gotta watch what goes into them.

ElmCtCafe

Jan. 12, 2011 8:11 am

Ditto, Stay away from too much if any corn syrup !! All natural dried fruits,watch the additional ingredients. Lastly, add flax seed, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds whenever possible.

Sue Bertrand-Lewis

Mar. 11, 2013 7:49 am

At Christmas time I found a recipie for granola that pure maple syrup was the sweetner it will add great natural flavor and no added fat. I will be trying that and some blackberry syrup I got for Xmas. It has chunks of berry in it.

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