Granola

By mangia_g2

This is a great low fat healthy snack.

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 4 tsp vanilla
• 1 tsp salt
• 8 cups whole grain oats
• 2 cups nuts, chopped
• 2 cups dried fruit (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 275.

Combine sugar and water in a 4 cup measuring cup. Nuke for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and salt. Pour over oats and nuts. Spread on 2 parchment lined baking sheets. Bake 45-60 minutes or until golden. Add cranberries, raisins, or blueberries, if desired. When cooled completely, store in airtight containers.