Maple-Walnut Granola with Dried Cranberries
Maple-Walnut Granola with Dried Cranberries might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe serves 8. Watching your figure? This gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian recipe has 400 calories, 7g of protein, and 12g of fat per serving. Head to the store and pick up old-fashioned oats, egg whites, walnut halves, and a few other things to make it today. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 10 minutes.
Instructions
Position rack in bottom third of oven and preheat to 325°F. Generously coat heavy large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Stir 1/2 cup sugar and syrup in heavy small saucepan over low heat until sugar dissolves, occasionally brushing down sides with wet pastry brush.
Pour into large bowl; cool to lukewarm.
Whisk in egg whites, extracts, and spices.
Add oats, nuts, and remaining 1/4 cup sugar; toss well.
Spread mixture in even layer on prepared baking sheet.
Bake 35 minutes. Using metal spatula, turn granola over (bottom will be brown).
Sprinkle cranberries over; bake until dry, about 10 minutes longer. Cool granola completely in pan.