The Only Granola I Eat

I think most people like granola. Growing up in California in the 70s and 80s granola was very popular. But, I just never liked it. It always tasted bland to me. My husband enjoys granola and I'm not one to shy away from a challenge so I came up with this recipe after many attempts. What I love it that it is very easy and very flexible. I change up the nuts and fruit depending on the season and what is in the pantry.

The Only Granola I Eat

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The Only Granola I Eat

Author: Martha Saunders

This won't last long if your house is anything like ours. This recipe is very flexible so have fun mixing it up!

IngredientsUSMetric

• 5 cups rolled oats (I use Bob's Red Mill Organic Rolled Oats)
• 1 cup avocado oil (Olive oil works great too)
• 1/2 cup maple syrup (Honey is a nice change)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 cup sliced almonds
• 1 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl mix oats, oil, syrup, cinnamon, and salt together until all the oats are coated.
3. Pour onto parchment paper. Bake for 30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and add the almonds and cranberries. Mix up well. Put back in oven and bake for 25-30 more minutes.
5. Let cool on the baking sheet. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

Notes

You can change up the nut and dried fruit to whatever you like or have in the pantry. Combinations I also like are: (just use one cup of each)

• Macadamia nuts, chopped and dried mangoes
• Pistachios, chopped and dried cherries
• Walnuts, chopped and dried blueberries