Homemade granola is easy to make, allows you to control ingredients and makes you house smell great! Try this mixed with nuts for a balanced snack or as topping on yogurt.
Ingredients
Oats
- 2 cups (Quick, Rolled, or Old Fashioned)
Nuts
- 1/4 cup walnuts, almonds, peanuts
Oil
- 2 Tablespoons avocado, canola, peanut, sesame or light olive oil
Honey
- 2 Tablespoons
Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon, ground (optional)
Vanilla-extract
- 1 teaspoon (optional)
Salt
- ¼ teaspoon (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 250°F
Step 2
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients, stirring until well combined.
Step 3
Spread mixture onto a baking sheet and place in the oven.
Step 4
Bake for 30 minutes, stirring and turning mixture every 10 minutes to help it cook evenly.
Step 5
Remove baking sheet and allow to cool.
Step 6
Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Be careful not to overbake as granola can burn easily.