Good Times Granola Recipe
This granola recipe is a unique blend of natural ingredients which come together to create a granola which is sure to satisfy. The healthy, crunchy oats and almonds in this granola recipe are sweetened by the addition of a touch of honey and vanilla. The oats and almonds contribute a great deal of fiber, protein, and many other nutrients to the mix, making this granola recipe a great combination of nutrition with great flavor. Your body will thank you for giving it the important nutrition in this healthy granola recipe, so that it can stay healthy and strong, and maintain your energy levels throughout the day. This granola recipe also makes a great snack that you can take with you on a hike or other physical type activity. Just take a couple bags of this granola in a backpack, and enjoy the wonderful outdoors, combining not just nutritious food, but also exercise - two key elements in maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle.
Time: 45 min.
Makes: 7 cups
Granola Recipe Ingredients:
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cup almonds, slivered
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 pinch salt
Granola Recipe Directions:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- Mix oats, almonds, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon in large bowl
- Warm honey and oil in saucepan
- stir in vanilla with wire whisk
- Stir liquid into oat mixture with wooden spoon and by hand
- Spread evenly onto large baking pan
- Bake 35 to 45 minutes stirring occasionally
- Allow to cool
- Stir in cranberries
Some enjoy this granola recipe as a breakfast cereal. After completing this granola recipe simply store in an airtight container in the fridge. The healthy granola will keep for a few weeks. For a great morning breakfast, just put some granola in a bowl, and add milk. This granola recipe is a great way to stay healthy and energized whether at home, school, work, or play.