My Favorite Granola




My Favorite Granola 


This is a recipe I have used for snacks and breakfasts. I love it with any yogurt, especially our local dairy yogurt, it is AMAZING! 


Ingredients 

  • 9 cups rolled oats 

  • 2 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup of honey 

  • 1/3 cup maple syrup

  • 3/4 cup vegetable oil 

  • 1 tablespoon vanilla 

  • 1 1/2 cups dried fruit (I use dried cranberries, dried cherries, or dried blueberries)

  • 2 cups nuts (sliced almonds are my favorite, but pecans and walnuts are wonderful, too) 



Directions


  1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit 
  2. Combine oats, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl
  3. In a separate bowl combine honey, maple syrup, vegetable oil and vanilla
  4. Pour the liquid mix into the oats and stir until everything is evenly coated 
  5. Pour the mix onto a parchment lined rimmed sheet pan
  6. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes
  7. Add nuts and stir, baking another 5-15 minutes until lightly golden
  8. Remove from oven, allow to cool 
  9. Add dried fruit
  10. Serve. Will keep in an airtight bag or container for 1-2 weeks 
  11. Enjoy.

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