This is one of our favorite snacks. Easy to make and it feeds my crew for about two days. We usually eat it over plain Greek yogurt, but it’s delicious by the handful too!
INGREDIENTS
8 cups oats
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 cup raisins (more or less, depending on your preferences)
optional additions: sliced almonds, wheat germ, dried cranberries, or coconut flakes
3/4 cup coconut oil
1 cup honey
3 tablespoons vanilla extract
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat the oven 300°.
2. In a large bowl, combine the oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, raisins and any other optional additions.
3. In a saucepan, add the oil, honey and vanilla extract together. Bring to a boil. Let the mixture boil for about 1 minute, then pour over the dry ingredients.
4. Mix until all of the dry ingredients are moistened. Spread the mixture over two cookie sheets and then bake for 20-30 minutes. (I usually go for about 22.)
5. After removing from the oven, leave the granola on the pans until it hardens a bit. If you like your granola not chewy at all, let it dry completely. If you prefer a bit of chew, break it up a bit earlier.
Serve plain, with yogurt or milk. Enjoy!
