BASIC GRANOLA

I love granola! Or really any breakfast food for that matter. This is my simple go-to recipe for making a quick big back of Granola. It's really easy, too! My favorite way to eat it is with Greek yogurt and berries.

Ingredients:

• 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)

• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 1/3 cup honey, maple syrup or molasses (I usually do a combination)

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup small-dice dried fruit

• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped raw or toasted nuts or seeds

Directions:

1.   Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle.

2.   Place the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to         combine; set aside. 

3.   Place the honey, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour           over the oat mixture and mix until the oats are thoroughly coated. 

4.   Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for       15 minutes, then stir and continue baking until the granola is very light             golden brown, about 5 to 15 minutes more.

5.   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.) 

6.   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.

Recipe from: CHOW