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Whole Grain and Pumpkin Seed Granola

Name: Whole Grain and Pumpkin Seed Granola
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: Makes about 5 cups, enough for 10 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pitted dates; 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal; 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 1/2 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1/4 cup millet; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 cup raisins, dried cherries, chopped dates or other dried fruit (optional)

Makes about 5 cups, enough for 10 servings

Time 1 hr 5 min

A variety of whole grains and seeds combine to make a delicious and crunchy granola, perfect for eating on its own or with almondmilk. Puréed dates coat the grains giving this granola a slightly sweet flavor.

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Ingredients

1/2 cup pitted dates
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/4 cup millet
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup raisins, dried cherries, chopped dates or other dried fruit (optional)

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Method

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Combine dates with 1/2 cup warm water and let sit 10 minutes to soften.

Transfer dates and soaking liquid to a food processor and process until they form a thick paste.

Combine flaxseed meal with 6 tablespoons warm water. Whisk together, and let sit 5 minutes, until thickened.

In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, millet, sesame seeds, cinnamon and ginger.

Pour date paste mixture and flaxseed mixture over oat mixture.

Mix well, stirring until evenly coated.

Spread on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown and crunchy, about 40 minutes, stirring a couple of times during the baking process.

Let cool before stirring in raisins. Store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days, or keep in the freezer for longer storage.

Nutritional Info:

Per serving: about 1/2 cup, 200 calories (80 from fat), 9g total fat, 1g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0mg sodium, 24g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 7g protein.

Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients

1/2 cup pitted dates
2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup raw shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1/4 cup millet
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup raisins, dried cherries, chopped dates or other dried fruit (optional)

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