Granola

Easy Granola

There is nothing better than homemade granola. It makes a great topping for yogurt, a healthy snack for the kids, or a base for other goodies like cookies. If you find it takes you awhile to get through a batch you can freeze half the granola to use later.

Homemade Granola

4 cups regular rolled oats
1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cooking oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon real vanilla
1 1/2 cup dried fruit of your choice.

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, stir together oats, almonds, sugar, and cinnamon.
In a small pan heat oil and honey until warm. Stir in vanilla. Pour honey mix over oats and stir gently until mixed well.
Spread mixture evenly over a jelly roll pan or large rimmed cookie sheet.Bake for 45 minutes stirring a couple times.
After baking, stir in the dried fruit and cool completely. Transfer to an airtight container for storage. If its going to be around for more than a week store in the refrigerator or freezer.


You can customize this recipe by changing the nuts, adding a few tablespoons of flax seeds or even some coconut if that's what you like. Play with it and make it your own.