Down To Earth Granola

Lizzy likes Down To Earth Granola too!

I can't remember where I found this version of home-made

granola but I have been making

it for about 10 years now.

You can change it up and use what ever

dried fruit you like.

It calls for raisins but this time I added dried

cranberries too. I like it!

I also added about 1/4 cup of

milled flax seed this time for more fiber etc.

Mixing in the fruit after baking

Down To Earth Granola

15 min Prep time 40 min baking time

4 C Old Fashioned Oats

1 1/2 C sliced almonds or crushed pecans or other nut

1/2 C packed brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp cinnamon

Preheat oven to 300'F

Mix these ingredients together in large bowl.

In small saucepan warm;

1/4 C veg. oil (I used olive oil)

1/4 C honey

When warm whisk in;

1 tsp Vanilla

Carefully pour liquid over oat mixture.

Stir gently until well mixed.

Spread on a 15X10X1" pan (jelly roll or rimmed cookie sheet).

Bake 40 minutes stirring carefully every 10 minutes.

When done place pan on rack and let cool completely.

Add  1 1/2 C raisins and/or dried cranberries.

Stir.

Store in self sealing plastic bag at room temperature for 1 week or 3 months in freezer.

Makes 9 cups     24 servings.

Lizzy is ready and waiting

Here comes Olly

Oliver loves his granola too

I hope you'll try this granola. It's also great on yogurt or just as a quick healthy snack.

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Maura :)