Homemade Granola

By HeidiHo5

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

Ingredients

• 4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

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 15x10 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.