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Honey Nut Granola


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

  1. Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
  2. 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.
  3. In a large bowl, mix the oats, oat bran, and nuts.
  4. 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.
  5. Spread onto prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
  6. 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.
  7. The oats will feel soft when you pull them out but will crisp up as they cool. When completely cool, stir in raisins.
  8. Store in an airtight container on the counter.