Granola With Dried Fruit USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Our Granola with Dried Fruit recipe is a nutritious combination of oats and honey blended with cinnamon and nutmeg, baked and combined with coconut and dried fruits.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
One ¹⁄4 cup (No. 16 scoop) provides 0.5 oz equivalent grains and ¹⁄8 cup fruit.
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Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot, add brown sugar, apple juice, canola oil, honey, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Heat uncovered over medium heat for 4 minutes. DO NOT BOIL.
  • Combine brown sugar mixture and oats in a large bowl. Toss to coat evenly.
  • Transfer 1 qt 1¹⁄2 cups (about 1 lb 10 oz) granola to a sheet pan (18′′ x 13′′ x 1′′).
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 250 °F for 1 hour 15 minutes.
    Convection oven: 200 °F for 1 hour 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven. Allow granola to sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours.
  • Fold in dried cranberries and coconut.
  • Portion with No. 16 scoop (¹⁄4 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Granola With Dried Fruit USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ¹⁄4 cup (No. 16 scoop)
Calories
143
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
54
mg
2
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
27
g
9
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
15
g
17
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
20
mg
1
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 4 lb
About 2 qt 1¹⁄4 cups/2 sheet pans
(18″ x 13″ x 1″)
100 Servings:
About 8 lb
About 1 gal/4 sheet pans
(18″ x 13″ x 1″)