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Low-Sodium GranolaPREP TIME: 5 minutes / TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes / SERVINGS: 7 6 c rolled oats½ c wheat germ1 tsp ground cinnamon¼ c honey2 Tbsp vegetable oil2 Tbsp water or apple juice1 c raisins1. PREHEAT oven to 300°F. Coat two 2-quart no-stick baking dishes with non-stick spray.2. COMBINE oats, wheat germ and cinnamon in a large bowl. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine honey, oil, and water or apple juice. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir well and add to oat mixture. Mix well.3. SPREAD granola thinly and evenly in prepared baking dishes and bake for 20 minutes, or until granola is golden brown. Cool completely in baking dishes. Stir in raisins. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Makes 7 cups.NUTRITION (per serving) 219 cal, 8 g pro, 39 g carb, 5 g fiber, 12 g sugars, 4.5 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 2 mg sodium
High-Protein Granola Photo by Cultura/Danielle Wood/Getty Images PREP TIME: 5 minutes / TOTAL TIME: 1 hour, 50 minutes / SERVINGS: 73 c rolled oats ½ c unsalted roasted almonds 3 Tbsp whole flaxseeds 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 c toasted wheat germ 4 scoops vanilla whey protein powder 2 Tbsp brown sugar 3 Tbsp honey 1 c water 3 Tbsp dried cranberries 3 Tbsp chopped dates2 Tbsp raisins1. PREHEAT oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients except cranberries, dates, and raisins. Coat a large baking pan with cooking spray. Add the mixture and spread from edge to edge to create an even layer.2. BAKE for 90 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until granola is browned and crunchy. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Add the cranberries, dates, and raisins. Stir to mix.NUTRITION (per ½ c serving) 418 cal, 23.5 g pro, 57.5 g carb, 9.1 g fiber, 23 g sugars, 12 g fat, 1.5 g sat fat, 28 mg sodium MORE: 9 Breakfasts That Jump-Start Your Brain High-Fiber GranolaPREP TIME: 7 minutes / TOTAL TIME: 47 minutes / SERVINGS: 103 c quick-cooking oats ½ c sliced almonds 2 Tbsp flaxseeds 2 Tbsp sesame seeds ¼ tsp salt ⅓ c honey 1 Tbsp sugar or light brown sugar 1 Tbsp extra-light olive oil 1 tsp vanilla extract1 c chopped dried cherries1. PREHEAT oven to 300°F. In a 9x13-inch baking pan, combine oats, almonds, flaxseeds, sesame seeds, and salt. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the oats and nuts are toasted and fragrant. Increase oven temperature to 350°F. 2. MEANWHILE, in a small saucepan, combine the honey, brown sugar, and oil. Cook over medium heat until sugar has melted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Drizzle honey mixture over oats and stir to coat.3. BAKE, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until oats are crispy. With a spoon, break up any clumps. Stir in the cherries. Store in an airtight container.NUTRITION (per ½ c serving) 230 cal, 6 g pro, 40 g carb, 7 g fiber, 17 g sugars, 6 g fat, 0.5 g sat fat, 60 mg sodium
Nut-Free GranolaMedia Platforms Design Team Photo by Floortje/Getty Images PREP TIME: 5 minutes / TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes / SERVINGS: 83 c old-fashioned rolled oats ¼ c apple juice 3 Tbsp maple syrup 1 Tbsp brown sugar 1 Tbsp vegetable oil ½ tsp vanilla extract¼ tsp salt1. PREHEAT oven to 325°F. Spray a small rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with foil. Add oats and bake until crisp and fragrant, about 20 minutes.2. MEANWHILE, stir together the remaining ingredients in a 1-cup glass measuring cup. Pour the mixture over toasted oats, toss, and bake until crisp and browned, 20 minutes more. Transfer to a re-sealable container and let cool; seal and store for up to 2 weeks.NUTRITION (per ½ c serving) 219 cal, 7 g pro, 37 g carb, 4 g fiber, 11 g sugars, 5 g fat, 0 g sat fat, 98 mg sodium MORE: 9 Energy Bars You Have To Try