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Maple Granola
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Ingredients
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
- In a small saucepan, combine the oil, maple sugar, maple syrup, apple juice, cinnamon and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat.
- In a large bowl, combine all the other ingredients except the apples or dried fruit.
- Add the sugar mixture and mix well to coat all the ingredients.
- Spread the mixture over two large baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Be careful not to spread the mixture out too thinly because the granola could burn.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally (about every 10 minutes), until the granola turns golden.
- Once out of the oven, add the apples or dried fruit and mix together. Allow to cool completely.
- The granola will crisp up when cooled. Serve with fat-free Greek yogurt.
Recommendation: Consume after training with yogurt, fruit, and maple syrup mixed into the yogurt.
Before training: Eat with breakfast about 3 hours prior to allow time for digestion due to the higher protein and fiber content. This also allows for a larger portion (1/2 cup).
During training: A good snack option for hiking (during low-intensity, long-duration activity) or as an afternoon snack.
Nutritional value per 60 ml (1/4 cup) serving: 150 calories, 4 g protein, 4 g fat, 26 g carbohydrates, 3 g fiber
