granola time

so things that i have been loving lately: granola. it is just so good. but i am all weird about processed things and i try to avoid it at all cost. so i was thinking, and stumbled across some awesome home made granola recipes. it turned out so good. great snacking food. for breakfast, or lunch, or pre-dinner ;) hah! anyways, enjoy these granola, hopefully you like it as much as i do!

basic granola (3-4 servings)

2 cups old fashioned oats

1 1/2 nuts or seeds, i used almonds and sunflower seeds

1/3 cup oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

1/3 maple syrup (or honey works!)

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)

1/4 cup dried fruit or other topping

combine oats, nuts, and seeds. add oil and syrup. stir until all are wet. add in vanilla and spices. transfer to a large baking sheet that is covered in parchment paper. 

bake at 350 for 40 minutes.

 add in fruit the last ten minutes of cooking.

*tip* mix the granola every 10-15 minutes to ensure even cooking time.

store in an airtight container up to two weeks

enjoy!