Homemade granola is one of the easiest recipes to make, and it’s surprisingly versatile, too! It can be eaten hot, cold, sprinkled over yogurt, or eaten by the handful as a snack. I like to start with a simple base of wholesome ingredients. Only 5 are used and this can be prepared extremely fast (short cooking time and prep). Most granolas use a combination of honey and brown sugar, but this Yankee loves her maple syrup!
To make World’s Easiest Homemade Granola, you will need:
* 7 Cups oats (Old-fashioned oats work best, but quick cook can be used.)
* 1/2 Cup vegetable oil
* 1 Cup maple syrup
* 1 Tsp. vanilla
* 1 Tsp. cinnamon
Place the oats in a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, mix the oil and maple syrup. Stir in cinnamon and vanilla. Bring to a low boil, then remove from heat. Pour the liquid mixture over the oats and stir well to combine. Spread into a 9X13 Pyrex. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir. Turn the oven off and return. Leave in the unheated oven overnight. When the granola is completely cool, break into chunks.
If you want to jazz up the basic recipe, try any of these additions:
* Sliced almonds
* Sunflower seeds
* Raisins
* Dried apricots
* Dried cranberries
* Dried blueberries
* Coconut
* Flaxseed
* Chocolate chips
* Sesame seeds
Unless you have a large family, there will be leftovers from this big batch. Extras can be stored in an air-tight container for about a week, or frozen for a few months. Great for a quick breakfast!
I spend so much on fancy granola. I had no idea it was so easy to make! Can it be true?? I’m going to give this a shot and add in some dried fruit like you suggested!
I used to buy it all the time, too. The dried fruit makes it even better.
Even I can do this. I’m going to melt some chocolate and dip the granola in it after I bake it. This will make it more appealing to the rest of the family.
Never tried it with melted chocolate, but that sounds amazing.