Protein Granola

So I got this recipe from a friend and made it last night... yummy! Nothing fancy, but I wasn't able to get a picture of it because, between the kids and I, it's already gone! So here it is:

Preheat oven to 275*F

Ingredients:

• 4 c rolled oats
• 1 c wheat germ
• 1/2 c flax seeds (I gently grind mine so it's digestible)
• 3/4 c protein powder (I use whey based vanilla flavor)
• 1 T cinnamon

Mix these together in a large bowl, then in another bowl mix:

• 1/2 c pure maple syrup (I didn't have any so I substituted agave)
  
• 6 T canola oil /or any healthy oil (I substituted cinnamon applesauce)
  
• 2 T water

Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients. Stir thoroughly.
Spread evenly onto cookie sheet.
Bake approx. 25 min. or until lightly golden brown.

Optional add-ins: slivered almonds, coconut, raisins, any dried fruit

We had this with slightly sweetened plain low-fat yogurt and fresh fruit....mmmm.
You can feel good about eating this! It contains 2 important ingredients for weight loss and health: protein & fiber. They curb your appetite so you will eat less and feel satisfied longer!

Nutritional Info:

12 servings = 1/2 cup
Cal: 296.4 (less if you don't use oil)
fat: 12.6 g (unless you use the applesauce sub.)
fiber: 9.3 g
protein: 11.5 g