Pomegranate Granola

Photo Credit to Sam of Today’s Nest

Healthy food sometimes has the stigma of not tasting good, but how can you not look at the picture above of this delicious looking Pomegranate Granola from Sam of  Today’s Nest and not want to dig in. Nutty and tart with a little sweetness, this granola is a perfect anytime food, whether it’s for breakfast with your favorite milk, dairy or nut, as a great snack alternative to potato chips or candy or for food on the go as you’re out enjoying the day.  Even better, it can be frozen so it’s a treat that can last over a good period of time.  To see Sam’s original post and also more photos, click here.

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Pomegranate Granola

2 cups Bob’s Red Mill  Organic Old Fashioned Rolled Oats

1/3 cup Woodstock Farms Organic Pumpkin Seeds

1/4 cup Now Foods, Healthy Foods Sunflower Seeds

1/4 cup Now Foods, Healthy Foods Sesame Seeds

3/4 cup Now Foods Natural Almonds, coarsely chopped

3/4 cup Eden Foods Organic Dried Cranberries

1/4 cup Eden Foods Organic Dried Blueberries

1/2 cup Made in Nature Organic Raisins

1-1/2 tsp. Simply Organic Cinnamon

1/4 tsp. Klamath Mineral Mountain Krystal Salt

1/3 cup Y.S. Organic Bee Farms Pure Premium Wildflower Honey

2/3 cup Hain Pure Foods, Organic Brown Sugar

1/2 cup pomegranate juice

Directions

Before you start:

Be sure to use rolled oats and not quick oats. The texture is important here. Purchase your seed pre-roasted or toast them yourself slightly before adding them to the mixture. Granola freezes well. If you make more than you can use in a week, put some in the freezer.

1. Spray a half sheet baking pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
3. Combine oats, seeds, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the honey, brown sugar and pomegranate juice over medium heat until sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Pour liquid over dry ingredients in bowl and mix thoroughly.
6. Place coated mixture on baking sheet and smooth into an even layer.
7. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes.
8. Remove from the oven and stir in the dried fruits. Spread into an even layer again.
9. Bake until lightly browned (12-15 min).
10. Remove and allow to cool on a wire rack before breaking into pieces.
11. Store in an airtight container.

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