Homemade Granola Recipe

I've been wanting to make granola for a while now, but for whatever reason, I didn't get around to it until yesterday. Let me just say that when you bake up a batch of this the house will smell ridiculously good.

So why homemade granola? Well, I'm a big cereal fan, but I've been trying to get away from processed foods. Seriously, I simply can't live without cereal -- so I figured I'd make my own. It was quick and easy and the results are quite tasty. In fact, every time I walk past the jar I sneak a handful.

BoogaJ's Homemade Granola
Makes about 8 cups

6 c. Rolled Oats
2 c. nuts (use nuts or seeds or a mixture -- whatever you like)
1 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Cardamom (so good if you have it -- if not, just skip it)
Salt to taste
3/4 c. Maple Syrup
1/2 c. Oil (like canola -- nothing strong tasting)
2 tsp. Vanilla

Preheat over to 275 degrees.

Toast oats and nuts in a big skillet for a few minutes, until it just starts to smell yummy! Turn off heat and sprinkle on cinnamon, cardamom and salt.

Combine maple syrup, oil and vanilla and pour this mixture over the oat mixture right in the skillet. Mix well.

Spread mixture on parchment lined, rimmed baking sheet -- the larger the better. Bake at 275 degrees for 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes or until golden brown. Stir several times while it is baking.

Cool and place in an airtight container -- should keep for a long time, but I'm guessing you'll eat it too quickly to find out how long!

Comments

[Pete]

I can personally vouch for her granola's scrumptiousness. Yum.

[nicole]

Oh thanks! I'm just about to make some :)

[nicole]

I made it! Thanks, I used cashews, almonds, sunflower seeds and pistachios and the last 20 minutes in the oven i added some chopped dried apricots and cranberries. DELISH!

[jessie]

You know, I actually have cardamom (from some random Christmas recipe?). I think I'll make this. Thanks.