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Homemade Granola

5 from 2 votes
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
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Ingredients Method Notes

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

Method
 

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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!