Green Tea Granola

Vegetarian
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Green Tea Granola
120 min.
20
159kcal

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Start your day on a vibrant note with our delightful Green Tea Granola! This vegetarian and dairy-free recipe is not only a wholesome choice for breakfast but also a perfect addition to your brunch spread. Packed with the goodness of Fiber Honey Clusters® cereal, crunchy cashew halves, and a medley of dried fruits, this granola is a delicious way to fuel your morning.

What sets this granola apart is the infusion of strong brewed green tea, which adds a unique flavor profile and a boost of antioxidants. The combination of sweetened dried cranberries and chopped dried mangoes brings a tropical twist, making each bite a burst of flavor. With a caloric content of just 159 kcal per serving, you can indulge guilt-free while enjoying the satisfying crunch of sesame sticks.

Preparing this granola is a breeze, taking only 120 minutes from start to finish, and it yields enough to serve 20 people—perfect for sharing with family and friends. Whether you enjoy it as a topping for yogurt, a snack on its own, or a crunchy addition to your morning smoothie bowl, this Green Tea Granola is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a deliciously healthy treat that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup brown sugar packed
  • cup cashew pieces 
  • cups corn flakes/bran flakes fiber honey clusters®
  • tablespoons honey 
  • 0.5 cup mangos dried chopped
  • cup sesame seed 
  • 0.5 cup cranberries dried sweetened
  • 0.5 cup tea green hot per 1/2 cup water) brewed
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 250F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix cereal, cashews and sesame sticks.
  2. In 1-quart saucepan, mix brown sugar, tea, honey and oil. Cook over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until brown sugar is melted.
  3. Pour mixture over cereal; toss to coat well.
  4. Spread mixture in pan.
  5. Bake 30 minutes. Stir well.
  6. Bake 10 minutes longer. Stir in mangoes and cranberries. Cool completely in pan, about 1 hour. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories159kcal
Protein8.67%
Fat42.82%
Carbs48.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.82
Glycemic Load
7.32
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
12.329565255538%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.16mg
Epigallocatechin
0.47mg
Epicatechin
0.13mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.35mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.55mg
Theaflavin
0.09mg
Thearubigins
4.8mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.1mg
Quercetin
0.27mg
Theaflavin-3,3'-digallate
0.1mg
Theaflavin-3'-gallate
0.09mg
Gallocatechin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:158.73kcal
7.94%
Fat:8.21g
12.64%
Saturated Fat:1.29g
8.04%
Carbohydrates:20.94g
6.98%
Net Carbohydrates:17.42g
6.33%
Sugar:9.79g
10.88%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:67.62mg
2.94%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.74g
7.48%
Manganese:0.75mg
37.32%
Iron:4.93mg
27.39%
Copper:0.52mg
25.84%
Folate:91.07µg
22.77%
Magnesium:73.64mg
18.41%
Vitamin B1:0.24mg
16.28%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
14.89%
Selenium:10.26µg
14.65%
Fiber:3.52g
14.1%
Phosphorus:140.38mg
14.04%
Vitamin B3:2.46mg
12.3%
Vitamin B2:0.19mg
11.43%
Zinc:1.57mg
10.45%
Vitamin B12:0.6µg
10%
Calcium:83.93mg
8.39%
Vitamin A:345.31IU
6.91%
Vitamin K:5.27µg
5.02%
Potassium:156.98mg
4.49%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.64%
Vitamin E:0.38mg
2.54%
Vitamin C:1.55mg
1.88%
Vitamin B5:0.18mg
1.84%