Scandinavian Muesli

Makes: 8 servings, about 1/2 cup each

Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 2 1/2 hours (including cooling time)

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking (not instant) rolled oats
• 2/3 cup rye flakes, or wheat flakes (see Note)
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped almonds, (1 3/4 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons flaked coconut, (sweetened or unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of cinnamon
• 1/4 cup flaxseeds, ground (optional; see Tip)

PREPARATION

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Spread oats and rye (or wheat) flakes on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes. Stir in almonds and coconut; bake until the oats are fragrant, about 8 minutes. Turn off the oven. Stir raisins into the muesli.
2. Microwave honey for 10 seconds in a glass measuring cup. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon; drizzle over the muesli and stir to coat. Return the muesli to the turned-off warm oven and let cool completely, about 2 hours. Stir in flaxseeds, if using.

TIPS & NOTES

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

• Note: Rye or wheat flakes are simply rye or wheat kernels that have been steamed and rolled, oatmeal-style. Look for them in natural-foods stores.
• Tip: Grind flaxseeds in a clean coffee grinder or dry blender just before using.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 196 calories; 5 g fat (1 g sat, 2 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 34 g carbohydrates; 6 g protein; 5 gfiber; 6 mg sodium; 209 mg potassium.Nutrition Bonus: Fiber (18% daily value).Carbohydrate Servings: 2. Exchanges: 1 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit, 1 fat.

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