Breakfast

Grizzly Berry Granola
By Christine Conners & Tim Conners
Nutritional Snapshot (per serving)

calories: 473
protein: 10 g
carbohydrates: 69 g
sodium: 65 mg
fiber: 8 g
fat: 19 g
cholesterol: 0 mg

total weight: 2 pounds 9 ounces
weight per serving: about 3 ounces
total servings: 12 (1 cup per serving)

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At Home:
1/4 cup canola oil
1 (18-ounce) jar Smucker's Blackberry Jelly
2 cups chopped, lightly salted cashews
1 (16-ounce) bag Bob's Red Mill 5-Grain Rolled Hot Cereal
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 ounce Just Blueberries-brand dried blueberries
1 ounce Just Strawberries-brand dried strawberries
1 ounce Just Blackberries-brand dried blackberries

In a large pot, heat oil and jelly until thin. Chop cashews and add to pot along with the cereal and coconut. Stir until liquid has covered the mixture evenly. Spread in a non-stick jelly roll pan. Bake at 225 degrees F for 2 hours. Stir periodically. Allow granola to cool after baking. Once cooled, add dried fruit. Store in large Ziploc bags for the trail.

On the Trail:
Optional: dairy or soy milk powder to taste

To prepare 1 serving, mix 1 cup of cereal with milk or soy powder and water, or eat straight out of the bag. Serve either hot or cold.


About the Authors: Christine and Tim Conners have been hiking together since they began dating. Marriage and four children later, they're still chasing each other down the trail. Chris, a graduate of Outward Bound, is a children's mental health therapist and psychology instructor. Tim is a propulsion engineer specializing in advanced aircraft design. They live in Savannah, Georgia.

Published: 22 Mar 2005 | Last Updated: 15 Sep 2010
Details mentioned in this article were accurate at the time of publication

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