Microwave Granola

By Addie

"This is a recipe which, believe it or not, I got in the 7th grade during Home Economics. It is really easy and great snack. I recommend it for all ages and also as a kid-friendly recipe." by NHNichole


MY NOTES: This is Jack's favorite granola cereal! He says he could eat this every day for the rest of his life!

Ingredients

• 4 * 4 cups oatmeal
• 1/3 * 1/3 cup coconut
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 3/4 * 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3 * 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 * 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 * 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup nuts
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup raisins or dried fruit
• NOTE: Both Quick Oats or Old Fashioned, work well.

Preparation

Step 1

Pour oatmeal into a glass microwaveable dish and cook for two minutes; stirring once. (YES microwave the oats! I'm not sure why, but this is how I learned to do it in my 7th grade Home Economics class and it has worked for me every time).

Combine all other ingredients (except raisins or fruit) into a bowl. Add in oatmeal and stir until well blended.

To finish, pour mixture into a glass dish and microwave on high for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Stir once every minute. Cool on parchment paper. When cool, break apart big pieces into bite size pieces. Add raisins or fruit. Store in tightly covered container.