I like making granola from scratch. This recipe from Martha Stewart makes 8 cups and keeps well in an airtight container.
You can change it up by using a variety of fruits and nuts and sometimes, I will make it plain without any of the add ins. Have you seen the price of granola in the supermarkets? It’s not only a lot cheaper to make from scratch, it’s also a lot healthier.
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped dried cherries
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Lightly coat a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
3. In a large bowl, stir together oats, almonds, pecans, cherries, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.
4. In a small saucepan, combine oil, honey, and sugar. Bring to a boil and remove from heat. Stir in vanilla.
5. Drizzle syrup over oat mixture; toss with a wooden spoon.
6. Pour granola onto sheet pan and spread evenly. Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden (about 25 minutes).
7. Let granola cool completely on a wire rack. Break it into chunks and store in an airtight container.
Bon Appetit!