easy granola

By tinathorn

Ingredients

• Easy Granola
• adapted from a Home Made Simple recipe
• 3 c old-fashioned oats
• 1/4 c canola oil
• 1/4 c honey
• 1/4 c brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (I used almond. Use what you like)
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 c add-ins, like dried cherries or cranberries, almonds or pistachios, or…???

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Whisk together oil, honey, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and salt. Pour over oats and toss well.

Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet. Bake 20 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 5 minutes. Let cool completely, then transfer to a large mixing bowl and stir in add-ins.

Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Note: Eat as-is for a snack, or mix into Greek yogurt for a great start to your morning.