Basic Granola

Basic Granola
You can never have too many morn meal recipes, so give Basic Granolan a try. This recipe makes 3 servings with 793 calories, 15g of protein, and 36g of fat each. This recipe covers 20% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up vegetable oil, ground cinnamon, nuts, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
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Place the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine; set aside.
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Place the honey, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine.
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4
Pour over the oat mixture and mix until the oats are thoroughly coated.
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Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a rimmed baking sheet.
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Bake for 15 minutes, then stir and continue baking until the granola is very light golden brown, about 5 to 15 minutes more.
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Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and cool the granola to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. (Note: It will harden as it cools.)
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Add the fruit and nuts or seeds to the baking sheet and toss to combine. Store the granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In40 m.
Servings3
Health Score16
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