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Granola!

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Matt and Tassie found this recipe and I have to say it has become one of my favorites! I eat it for breakfast almost everyday (and sometimes dinner). My favorite dessert is yogurt with a little granola sprinkled on top. Who needs chocolate cake!!!

4 Cups old fashioned oats
1 Cup coconut
¼ Cup slivered almonds
¼ Cup oil
½ Cup honey
2 tsp cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
Dash of salt
1 Cup raisins

In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut and nuts. Set aside. In a sauce pan, combine oil, honey, cinnamon and salt and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla (careful, it splatters). Poor sauce over oats and stir to coat. Spread onto a shallow cookie sheet and back at 350 degrees. Bake for 15 minutes and then stir, bake for another 5 minutes or until the granola is golden brown. Cool. Add raisins. Store in an airtight container.


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Misty said…
Thanks! I needed this one. I'm excited to make it this weekend.
August 6, 2009 at 10:26 PM
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