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

Nutrition Facts
Granola With Dried Fruit USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving 0 ¹⁄4 cup (No. 16 scoop)
Calories 143 Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 54mg2%
Potassium 20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 27g9%
Dietary Fiber 3g13%
Total Sugars 15g17%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin D 0IU0%
Calcium 17mg2%
Iron 1mg6%
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*Marketing Guide

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″)