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Simple Granola




Source of Recipe


Real Simple website


Recipe Introduction


my daughter, india, loves granola cereal. and she's currently away at college. so for christmas i decided to make her homemade granola. this is easy and delicious. you can change up the ingredients to what you like.


Recipe Link: http://http://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/browse-all-recipes/easy-granola-recipe-00000000031329/index.html

List of Ingredients




4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)
1 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup shredded coconut (preferably unsweetened)
1/4 cup unsalted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) or shelled sunflower seeds (i didn't have any so i used some flax seed)
1/2 cup pure maple syrup (i didn't have this so i used some maple pancake syrup)
2 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dried fruit (such as cherries, cranberries, raisins, or currants)


Recipe



1.Heat oven to 350° F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the oats, almonds, coconut, and pepitas with the maple syrup, oil, and salt.
2.Bake, tossing once, until golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
3.Add the dried fruit and toss to combine. Let cool.

Store cooled granola in airtight container. Makes about 6 cups.