Cherry Almond Granola

Cherry Almond Granola

1 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup nonfat dry milk

1/2 cup honey

1/3 cup unsweetened apple juice concentrate

2 T of canola oil

3 tsp almond extract

6 cups Old-Fashioned Oats

1 1/2 cups of dried cherries or cranberries

1 cup slivered almonds or pecans

Directions:

In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, milk powder, honey, apple juice concentrate and oil. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Stir in extract. In a large bowl, combine the oats, cherries and almonds. Drizzle with the sugar mixture and mix well.

Spread in a thin layer in two 15x10 baking pans coated with nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring occasionally. Cool completely. Store in airtight container.

Uses or serving suggestions: Serve with skim milk for breakfast, top with vanilla yogurt or frozen yogurt for dessert.