Crunchy Granola with Fruits, Nuts and Popcorn

Name: Crunchy Granola with Fruits, Nuts and Popcorn
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups traditional oatmeal or quick oats (but not instant); 1 cup shredded coconut, sugar-free; 1/2 cup almonds, whole or sliced; 6 tablespoons coconut or flaxseed oil; 3 tablespoons honey or 1 1/2 tablespoon agave nectar; 1/2 cup dry cranberries; 1/4 cup dried peach, cut in pieces; Optional add-ons: popcorn, dried or fresh fruit, nuts, milk, yogurt, cheese

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Prep 5 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 8
Servings 6

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Afterschool snacks don’t have to be super fancy or complicated. On the contrary, the best snacks are light and wholesome for sharing and enjoying before getting started on homework or playing outside before dinner. Below, I've included some filling snack ideas that are super quick and easy to put together so you always have a few options on hand.

by Fernanda Beccaglia

Updated Sep 24, 2015

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Ingredients

2 cups traditional oatmeal or quick oats (but not instant)
1 cup shredded coconut, sugar-free
1/2 cup almonds, whole or sliced
6 tablespoons coconut or flaxseed oil
3 tablespoons honey or 1 1/2 tablespoon agave nectar
1/2 cup dry cranberries
1/4 cup dried peach, cut in pieces
Optional add-ons: popcorn, dried or fresh fruit, nuts, milk, yogurt, cheese

Directions

1

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2

In a large bowl, mix the oatmeal with the coconut, almonds, oil and honey until all ingredients are thoroughly combined. Spread the mix out on a baking sheet and stir occasionally with a wooden spoon until the granola is crunchy and golden brown, for about 20 minutes.
3

Remove from the oven and let cool.
4

Once cool, add the cranberries and peaches. Mix to combine with the granola. Serve immediately with fresh fruits and popcorn (and milk or yogurt). Once completely cooled to room temperature, store in airtight containers. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

Expert Tips

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You can make different kinds of granola using dehydrated fruits such as mango, pineapple, banana, raisins, dates, and pieces of chocolate, any kind of nut, vanilla extract and Stevia in place of the maple syrup, agave nectar or honey.

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Afterschool snacks don’t have to be super fancy or complicated. On the contrary, the best snacks are light and wholesome for sharing and enjoying before getting started on homework or playing outside before dinner. Below, I've included some filling snack ideas that are super quick and easy to put together so you always have a few options on hand.