Gotta love granola

Recently I've been really into making homemade granola...it's a lot healthier, cheaper and doesn't take much time, so why not?!? And you can put pretty much whatever you like in it! Here is the very special recipe that I have created (of course after much research), and I've decided to share it with you all...well, all three of my readers. :)



The following ingredients make one big batch of granola:

1 1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c water
1 t salt
3 t vanilla extract
8 c old-fashioned rolled oats
2 c total of any nuts or seeds (I also add shredded coconut)
1/4 c honey
1 1/2 c raisins (or any dried fruit)

Combine sugar and water and microwave for 5 minutes. Add salt and vanilla. Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl. Add sugar mixture and honey to dry ingredients. Bake on cookie sheets at 275 degrees for 45-60 minutes. Let cool, and add dried fruit. Enjoy with milk, yogurt, ice cream (vanilla bean is the tastiest), fresh fruit, or just on its own!!!



Here is me and my granola container...it's time for a refill!