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Sweet Honey Granola
Easy 5-Ingredient Vanilla Granola
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Servings: 4 cups
Author: Christina Lakey from FoodApparel.com
Ingredients
  • 4 cups rolled oats old fashioned or quick
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil such as canola or vegetable (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Measure oats and place in large mixing bowl.
  3. In a smaller microwave-safe bowl or sauce pan, combine remaining ingredients (oil optional).
  4. Heat for 30-60 seconds in microwave, or over medium heat on stove top until sugar has dissolved.
  5. Pour mixture over oats and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Spread mixture on lightly oiled cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 350 for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown, tossing once halfway through for even baking.
Recipe Notes

The purpose of the oil in this recipe is to help is golden up a little better. It may be omitted (the original recipe had no oil).