Ingredients (9)
- 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
- 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup small-dice dried fruit
- 1/2 cup coarsely chopped raw or toasted nuts or seeds
- Calories233
- Fat10.71g
- Saturated fat1.1g
- Trans fat0.04g
- Carbs32.4g
- Fiber3.04g
- Sugar14.43g
- Protein4.59g
- Cholesterol
- Sodium52.35mg
- Nutritional Analysis per serving (10 servings) Powered by
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Most granola is a fancy twist on toasted oats—consider that when contemplating the exorbitant prices retailers charge for the breakfast and snack staple. The thing is, granola is incredibly easy to make at home, and for a fraction of the cost. This recipe is a granola base to which you can add whatever dried fruit, nuts, or other tasty bits make you happy. Feel free to tweak this with other spices, a little less honey, more salt, a focus on superfoods—it’s quite forgiving, and customizing your own blend is the fun of making your own. If you want to experiment even further, try using other rolled grains such as spelt or barley and wheat instead of oats.
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What to buy
Nordic Ware Natural Aluminum Half Sheet Baking Pans, 2 for $16.99 on Amazon
These rust-proof baking pans are perfect for baking cookies, roasting veggies, and making granola—they're rimmed so nothing falls off, too.
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Instructions
- 1Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
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2Place the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
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3Place the honey, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour over the oat mixture and mix until the oats are thoroughly coated.
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4Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir and continue baking until the granola is very light golden brown, about 5 to 15 minutes more.
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5Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and cool the granola to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. (Note: It will harden as it cools.)
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6Add the fruit and nuts or seeds to the baking sheet and toss to combine.
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Store the granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Store the granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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