Lazy Granola Recipes

HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
• Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
• Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
• Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

LAZY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Mix brown sugar, oil, and honey in a sauce pan. Bring to low boil.
• Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla.
• Pour oats in a large bowl and pour sauce over, stirring well.
• Spread oats in a greased or sprayed 9x13 pan.
• Bake at 375 for 10 minute.
• Take out and stir.
• Return to oven and turn the oven off.
• Leave granola in oven till the oven is completely cool.
• Take out and chunk up till broken apart.
• Toss in craisins.
• Eat as a snack or cereal with hot or cold milk.