Description
A great recipe for granola that you can modify with add ins and flavorings to make it your own. Great in a parfait with yogurt and berries and also great with whole milk as a filling and healthy breakfast option!
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup oat bran
- 2 cups whole nuts, coarsely chopped (I used almonds and cashews)
- 3/4 cup flavorless oil
- 3/4 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pure almond extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dry milk powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
- Spray a large (11 x 18) rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray or line with parchment or non stick baking mat such as a silpat.
- In a large bowl, mix the oats, oat bran, and nuts.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk the oil, honey, vanilla, almond extract, cinnamon, milk powder, and salt. Pour the mixture (it will be gloppy) over the oats and stir until well combined.
- Spread onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 15 minutes, stir the granola and rotate the baking sheet. Cook for another 15 minutes, stir the granola and rotate baking sheet again. Cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the oats are golden brown and the nuts look nicely toasted; take care not to overcook.
- The oats will feel soft when you pull them out but will crisp up as they cool. When completely cool, stir in raisins.
- Store in an airtight container on the counter.