Quick Omega 3 Granola Recipes

OMEGA-3 GRANOLA

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This is a granola recipe that improves upon one printed in Martha Stewart Living's February 2010 issue. Removing unnecessary sugar and salt and adding ground flax to the mix greatly improves the health happiness of this recipe. It's easy for kids to make. You can substitute chopped dates or dried cranberries for raisins. Be careful, though, as the latter are often sugar coated. And, of course, chopped almonds can replace the pecans. If you prefer a sexier breakfast, finish the baking without adding any dried fruit, let the granola cool completely, and add 1 cup of chopped dark chocolate pieces. Again, be careful. You're adding some antioxidant benefits but a bunch of extra calories, too!

Provided by Gretta Vosper

Categories Grains

Time 55m

Yield 14 cups, 28 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/2 cup ground flax seed
6 cups rolled oats
2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
2 cups pecan pieces
1/2 cup sesame seeds
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup raisins

Steps:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Mix all ingredients EXCEPT raisins in deep baking pan and spread evenly.
Bake, stirring every 10 minutes for 40 minutes then add the raisins (or dried cranberries or dates) and bake another 10 minutes until the granola is toasted as you like it.
Let cool completely.
If the granola is going to last more than two weeks, split into two containers, keeping the second one refrigerated until the first one is finished.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Sodium 5.6, Carbohydrate 27.2, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 11, Protein 4.9

BASIC GRANOLA RECIPE

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This basic granola recipe is pretty perfect as is, but feel free to swap out ingredients to customize it to your taste (see Cook's Notes below for sample substitutions).

Provided by Food Network

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup honey (see Cook's Notes)
1/4 cup canola oil (see Cook's Notes)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds (see Cook's Notes)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (see Cook's Notes)

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir the honey, oil and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Use your hands if necessary to make sure it's well combined.
Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven and stir; add the chopped almonds. Return to the oven and bake until everything is toasted and evenly browned, an additional 10 minutes.
Allow the granola to cool on the baking sheet, then add the dried cranberries and toss to distribute. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calorie, Fat 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 0 milligrams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 27 grams