Stir up a batch or two of this fiber-rich granola. Combine rolled oats, whole bran cereal, wheat germ, almonds, raspberry applesauce, honey, and dried berries and cherries. Seal in airtight containers. Serve with milk or yogurt, or eat it by the handful.

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2-1/2 cups regular rolled oats
• 1 cup whole bran cereal
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 cup sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup raspberry applesauce
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup dried berries and cherries
• Van

Directions

• Spray a 15x10x1-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray; set aside. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl stir together oats, bran, wheat germ, and almonds. In a small bowl stir together applesauce, honey, and cinnamon. Pour applesauce mixture over cereal mixture. Use a wooden spoon to mix well.
• Spread granola evenly onto prepared pan. Bake for 35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Carefully stir in dried berries and cherries. Bake 3 to 5 minutes more or until golden brown. Spread on foil to cool. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Serve with vanilla low-fat yogurt and fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

• Calories 216, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 18 mg, Carbohydrate 41 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 7 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 4%, Vitamin C 6%, Calcium 6%, Iron 14%.
• Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet