2/3 c packed brown sugar
¼ c apple cider
2 c regular rolled oats
¾ c crushed almonds (or crushed almonds and walnuts)
2/3 c Grape-Nuts or Kashi 7 Whole Grain Nuggets
2/3 c dried sweet cherries
½ c sunflower seed kernels (unsalted)
½ t ground cinnamon
¼ t salt
Combine sugar and cider in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes or until the sugar dissolves. Stir frequently so the sugar does not burn.
Stir in oats and remaining ingredients. Cook for 5-15 minutes or until granola is lightly browned (not burned), stirring frequently.
Cool completely and then store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Credit: (recipe from Kronos Health adapted from Cooking Light Magazine)
