Monday, December 14, 2009

Tasty, Easy, Inexpensive Granola


I got this recipe online at Recipezaar. It's really easy to make and will keep in an airtight container for about a week. (We usually eat it up way before that since it is so yummy!) I was looking for a granola recipe with easy, simple ingredients. We like to eat this as cereal or on top of our yogurt. I usually double the recipe.

Quick 'n' Crunchy Granola - Serves 4 to 6
3 1/2 cups Quaker Oats (uncooked)
1/3 cup Butter or Margarine
1/3 cup Honey
1/4 cup firmly packed Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon Vanilla (I often put a little more!)
1-2 teaspoons Cinnamon (We added this one-optional.)

1. Melt butter in microwave.
2. Heat honey in microwave for 45 seconds (if too thick.)
3. Combine all ingredients in large bowl. (I sometimes mix the other ingredients first, then add to the oats.)
4. Pour into cookie sheet with a lip or baking pan.
5. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, stirring after the first 10 minutes. Very important to stir once while baking.
6. Stir again and cool completely.
7. Store in air-tight container.

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