Tropical Fruit Granola
Orange and yellow foods, like the dried papaya, mango and pineapple in Tropical Fruit Granola, boast carotenoids like beta-carotene, which is a type of vitamin A that boosts your immune system. Enjoy this fruit granola over yogurt, with milk, or by itself as a snack. Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 20 minutes.Prep: 15 minutes; Cook: 20 minutes.
Yield: Makes 10 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 253
- Fat: 12.3g
- Saturated fat: 4.2g
- Monounsaturated fat: 5g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 2.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrate: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Iron: 0.0mg
- Sodium: 80mg
- Calcium: 0.0mg
Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick-cooking)
- 1/2 cup macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup mixed dried fruit (such as papaya, mango, and pineapple), chopped
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
- 2. Combine oats, nuts, and coconut in a large bowl. Whisk together oil, agave, spices, and salt in a separate bowl and toss with dry ingredients.
- 3. Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown, tossing once (15-20 minutes). Remove, cool completely, and toss with dried fruit. Store at room temperature in an airtight container up to 1 week.
Tropical Fruit Granola Recipe at a Glance
- COURSE: Snacks
- CONVENIENCE: Kid-Friendly, Make-Ahead, Portable/Picnic
- MAIN INGREDIENT: Rice/Grains
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium
- COOKING METHOD: Bake
- PUBLICATION: Health
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