Description
Basic granola, slow roasted, and made with Old-Fashioned oats, brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, vanilla extract and pinch of salt.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup neutral-tasting oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, oil, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Add Oats: Stir in the rolled oats, making sure they are thoroughly coated with the maple syrup mixture.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Grease a baking sheet or line it with parchment paper.
- Spread Granola: Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- Bake the Granola: Place in the oven and bake for 45 minutes. Remember to stir the granola every 15 minutes for even cooking and to prevent burning.
- Check for Doneness: The granola should be slightly crunchy and have a golden-brown color once done.
- Cool and Store: Let the granola cool for about 5 minutes. Break up any large clumps if you prefer a loose granola texture. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Feel free to add nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to the mixture before baking for added flavor and texture.
- This granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks
- If you desire clumpy granola, consider adding more syrup or honey. Once the cooking is done, let granola cool without breaking it up.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 45 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American