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Homemade Granola

Be creative with this recipe. The butter/honey to oats ratio is the more critical element so you can adjust the amounts of nuts or fruit and it won't mess up the recipe
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast, Snack

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups oatmeal (not instant)
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 TBSP brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 cup honey
  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl. Melt the butter and combine with honey. When mixed, add the vanilla. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix to coat evenly.
  • Spread on greased cookie sheets and bake at 220 degrees for 20-30 minutes until lightly browned. You may want to stir it all about halfway through the baking process to brown evenly.
  • Cool completely, put it into an airtight container and it should last two weeks in the refrigerator.

Notes

I also add dried cherries, sunflower seeds and other nuts.  For a trail mix you could add M&Ms, raisins and chocolate chips. Use your imagination!