Pecan Store February 9th, 2009

I was searching through Cooking Light the other day and I found this amazing-looking recipe. Although I haven’t tried it yet, I saw that it got positive reviews on their website. So, for a tasty snack that’s also on the healthier side, try Cooking Light’s Maple-Pecan Granola and then let me know how you like it. I think this is one recipe I’m going to have to make for myself this weekend too.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups regular oats
• ½ cup pecan pieces
• ½ cup maple syrup
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• Cooking spray

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 300°.
• Combine oats and next 5 ingredients (through salt); spread on large jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 300° for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely.

And for a delicious start to your morning, Cooking Light suggests using the granola in a parfait. Just take a glass and alternate between layers of vanilla non-fat yogurt, maple-pecan granola and your favorite fruit. It’s quick, easy and a no-hassle, nutritious breakfast.

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