Granola -- The Healthy Snack

Packaged granola often contains common allergens and looks more complicated than it is. But you can make granola at home with whatever healthy morsels you want!

Granola -- The Healthy Snack!

• 4 cups Old fashioned rolled oats

• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon ((or nutmeg, allspice))

• 1/2 cup Oil ((your choosing))

• 1/2 cup Syrup ((maple, honey, agave))

• 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Optional Additions (1 1/2 cup total of the following)

• Nuts

• Seeds

Optional Toppings

• Dried fruit

• Chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 350F

2. Take the rolled oats (certified gluten-free if necessary) and mix with cinnamon.

3. If you can/want, add in raw nuts or seeds of your choice -- feel free to use multiple types of nuts/seeds if those are in your diet.

4. Pour on oil and syrup and add the vanilla extract. Mix until the oats are completely covered.

5. Pour the oat mixture onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper in an even layer. Bake in the oven about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

6. Let it cool (10-30 minutes; the cooler it is, the less gooey the next step will be, but personally I like my granola gooey and can get impatient!).

7. Top with the toppings of your choice - dried fruit, berries, and/or chocolate chips. Enjoy!

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