June 13, 2010

Granola

My wonderful neighbor made a batch of this granola, and I don't think I will buy pre-made granola ever again.  This is so easy and so delicious, and it doesn't have any of the preservatives or mystery ingredients in the commercial stuff.  She made hers plain, but you could add dried fruit, nuts, chocolate or whatever else.

Granola

1/2 C. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 C. Honey
4 C. Oats (Regular, not quick)
1 T. Vanilla (or a touch more)
1 T. Cinnamon (or a touch less)

Preheat oven to 300 degrees and spray cookie sheet.  Mix all ingredients and spread out on a single layer on cookie sheet.  Cook for a total of 30 minutes, but VERY IMPORTANT, flip the granola around with a spatula every 10 minutes of cooking.  The edges will start to cook first, so move them to the middle, etc.  The granola she made was very fine and perfect for mixing in to greek yogurt but if you want it more clumpy, then drizzle some honey and stir it a little in the middle of cooking.  Yum.

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