Make Your Own Granola

November 19, 2012


Make Your Own Granola
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    It may be pricey at the supermarket, but granola costs next to nothing to make at home. Plus, when you bake it yourself, you can personalize the flavor and texture to your tastes. Start with our basic recipe, then add nuts, dried fruits and other fixings to create endless variations.

By Cait Barnett


Basic Granola Recipe

Makes about 5 cups
Prep time: 10 minutes
Bake time: 30-45 minutes

INGREDIENTS 
3 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups roughly chopped nuts and seeds
1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (or spices of your choice)*
1 teaspoon salt 
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup 
1 tablespoon vanilla extract 
1/4 cup vegetable oil, canola oil or olive oil
1 cup total dried fruit, chocolate chips and other fixings

*Tip: For brighter flavor, substitute fresh citrus zest for the spices.

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, cinnamon and salt, then mix well. In a smaller bowl, whisk together brown sugar, honey, vanilla and oil.
3. Pour wet mixture over dry mixture and with clean hands, toss until oats are thoroughly coated.
4. Spread granola evenly on prepared baking sheet, place in the oven and set temperature to 300°F (no need to preheat!). Bake for 30-45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until browned to your liking. Keep in mind that it will crisp up as it cools.
5. Let cool on the baking sheet, then stir in dried fruit, chocolate or other fixings.
6. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one month.

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Granola Variation Ideas

Mix in your favorite dried fruits, nuts, spices and other fixings, or try one of these scrumptious combinations:

Tip: Spread apple slices or a banana with peanut butter and sprinkle with granola for a wholesome afternoon pick-me-up for you and an easy after-school snack for kids.

  • Apple chips, pecans and dried ginger
  • Cashews, dates and orange zest (Omit spices and stir zest into wet ingredients.)
  • Dried blueberries and white chocolate chips
  • Almonds and roughly chopped dried apricots
  • Roasted peanuts, raisins and 1/2 cup peanut butter stirred into wet ingredients

Tip: Package granola in jars to give as holiday presents and hostess gifts.

What are your favorite granola fixings, and how do you eat granola? Plain? With milk? Another yummy way?

Cait Barnett is a managing editor at Home Made Simple.

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