Real Simple Easy Granola Recipes

SIMPLE HOMEMADE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, honey, oil, maple syrup, water, and vanilla together. Add in the oats, pecans, rice cereal, and wheat germ. Toss to coat completely.
• Spread the granola out on a baking sheet lined with parchment and bake until dry and crisp, but not yet browned, 30 to 35 minutes, stirring once or twice. Allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

EASY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Toss a big helping of rolled oats on a rimmed baking sheet with your favorite mix-ins (such as shredded coconut, sesame seeds, and sliced almonds), along with vegetable oil, honey, and vanilla extract.
• Bake at 325 degrees, until golden brown, about 20 minutes, tossing occasionally.
• Stir in dried cranberries or raisins, and store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

BASIC GRANOLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir the honey, oil and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Use your hands if necessary to make sure it's well combined.
• Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven and stir; add the chopped almonds. Return to the oven and bake until everything is toasted and evenly browned, an additional 10 minutes.
• Allow the granola to cool on the baking sheet, then add the dried cranberries and toss to distribute. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

REAL SIMPLE EASY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 F'.
• On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the oats, almonds, coconut, and hulled pumpkin seeds with the maple syrup, oil, and salt.
• Bake, tossing once, until golden and crisp, 20 to 30 minutes.
• Add dried fruit and toss to combine.
• Let cool.