Candied Oats and Nuts

Servings: 8

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian & Gluten Free

Per Serving: 210 Calories | 21g Carbs | 11g Sugar | 2g Fiber | 12g Fat (1.5g Sat Fat) | 4g Protein | 75mg Sodium

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 cup rolled oats

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with lightly oiled foil.
2. Stir the oil, sugar, honey or maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the nuts and oats and cook, stirring constantly for 2 minutes.
3. Spread the oats and nuts in a thin layer on the lined baking sheet, breaking up any large clumps. Bake until golden brown, about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring halfway.
4.  Cool for 15 minutes then break into small clusters. Eat on top of yogurt or
   oatmeal or as a dessert.

Ingredient Swap: Any nuts will work! Try almonds, cashews or pecans.

Did you know? Oats contain soluble fiber, which can help lower cholesterol and blood glucose levels.

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