Homemade Granola

Published: August 17, 2011

Easy homemade granola that is crunchy and fabulous over yogurt. Makes the whole house smell yummy!

Ingredients

4	cups old-fashioned oats
½	cup packed light brown sugar
½	teaspoon salt
½	teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼	cup vegetable oil
¼	cup honey
1	teaspoon vanilla
1½	cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

In a bowl mix the oats, almonds, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon. In a saucepan warm the oil and honey. Whisk in vanilla.

Carefully pour the liquid over the oat mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon; finish mixing by hand. Spread granola in a 15×10 inch baking pan.

Bake 40 minutes, stirring carefully every 10 minutes. Transfer granola-filled pan to a rack to cool completely. Stir in raisins or cranberries. Seal granola in an airtight container or self-sealing plastic bag. Store at room temperature for 1 week or in the freezer for 3 months.