Homemade Granola Mix
Homemade granola mix with the add-in of your choice
Ingredients
Granola Mix
- ¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil you can also use olive or coconut oil
- 1 ¼ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup you can use coconut oil in its place
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon light brown sugar optional
- + Add-In of Your Choice
Add-In Options
- Raisins chocolate chips, seeds, nuts, etc.
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats with the rest of the ingredients and mix until well combined.
- Pour the granola mixture onto a well-greased sheet tray and spread into an even layer.
- Bake at 325°F for 30-40 minutes or until the oats are golden brown and toasted.
- Once it has finished baking, let the granola cool at room temperature for at least an hour. It will crisp up as it cools.
- Once the mixture has fully cooled, you can add your favorite add-in and mix to combine. Enjoy!
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Notes
Granola can be stored in an airtight container, in a cool, dry spot for six months (sometimes longer). You can also freeze granola and granola bars just as you would cookies or other treats -- wrapped tightly in plastic wrap and/or in a resealable freezer bag.
NOTE: Midway through baking, press down on the granola slightly with the back of an offset spatula. This will help a bit with clustering, though this recipe isn't meant to cluster much. (this step is optional).