Yield: 8 Servings | Serving Size: 1/2 cup

A large Mason jar of Granola.

This recipe is used with the permission of Colorado State University Extension’s Eating Smart Being Active program.

Cost/Serving: $0.24

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons honey*

1/2 cup water

2 Tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 cups uncooked rolled oats (oatmeal)

*Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 265°F.
  2. Mix honey, water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  3. Stir in oats; mix well.
  4. Spread mixture on a cookie sheet, making a thin layer.
  5. Baked for 20 more minutes and stir as before.
  6. Bake 20 more minutes and stir as before.
  7. Bake 5-20 minutes until granola is golden brown.
  8. Break into small pieces with spatula.
  9. Cool and then store in a covered container.

 

Variation: Add dried fruit and nuts after baking.

 

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 8, Serving Size: 1/2 cup
Amount per serving: Calories 240, Total Fat 7g, Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g, Cholesterol 0mg, Sodium 75mg, Total Carbohydrate 38g, Dietary Fiber 5g, Total Sugars 4g (Incl. 4g Added Sugars), Protein 6g

 

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