Low GI Recipe: Apricot Apple Granola with Pinoli Nuts

Low GI Recipe: Apricot Apple Granola with Pinoli Nuts was pinched from <a href="http://eatgoodcarbs.com/low-gi-recipe-apricot-apple-granola-with-pinoli-nuts/" target="_blank">eatgoodcarbs.com.</a>

"In the northeastern corner of Italy, where I have my home, the Continental breakfast has been pushed aside for heartier, more substantial morning sustenance. For a long time, many people in this region have been eating muesli, a mixture of either raw or toasted cereals, nuts and dried fruits. This version is refreshing yet hearty and quite “northern-tasting.” You could try adding some ground cardamom (maybe a ½ teaspoon) to bring out the flavor of the apricots. You might also substitute agave nectar for the honey (just about ? cup should suffice). A ½-cup portion should suffice but, in case you enjoy it so much and want a little more, I’ve included in parentheses the nutritional analysis for a ?-cup serving...."

INGREDIENTS
Vegetable spray
6 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup pinoli nuts
1 tbs ground cinnamon
¼ cup ground flaxseed
⅓ cup Canola Oil
½ cup honey
½ cup diced dried apple rings (approx. 4)
½ cup diced dried apricots (approx. 7)
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