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Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

8 servings

Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

If you've never made homemade granola, you might be surprised at how a few simple ingredients like oatmeal and honey turn into a tasty, satisfying, whole-grain snack! USDA MyPlate Kitchen — Eating Smart, Being Active — Colorado State University and University of California at Davis (public domain), via myplate.food

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey*
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil — or cooking oil of choice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups uncooked rolled oats — oatmeal

Method

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 275 °F.
  3. Mix honey, water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Stir in oats; mix well.
  5. Spread mixture on a cookie sheet, making a thin layer.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven, stir mixture well and return to oven.
  8. Bake 20 minutes more and stir as before.
  9. Bake 5 to 20 minutes more, until granola is golden brown.
  10. Break into small pieces with spatula.
  11. Cool and then store in a covered container.

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