Granola - Jane Servin '21

• • Baking sheet

  • Mixing bowl

  • Measuring cups

  • Measuring spoons

• 1/3 cup maple syrup

• 1/3 cup packed (dark) brown sugar

• 4 teaspoons vanilla extract

• 1/2 cup canola (or vegetable) oil

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 4 cups rolled oats

  • Optional ingredients:

    • Up to 2 cups total toppings: chopped raw almonds, pecans, flax seeds, coconut flakes, chia seeds, raisins

    • Cinnamon (1-1.5 teaspoons), pumpkin pie spice (1 teaspoon), and/or nutmeg (1/2 teaspoon)

1. In a bowl, whisk syrup, sugar, vanilla and salt

2. Whisk in oil

3. Fold in oats and nuts/other toppings and spices (if using)

4. Transfer mixture to a baking sheet (either lined with parchment paper or greased with oil)

5. Press with spatula or spoon until compact

6. Bake 45 minutes at 325°F until lightly brown, rotating pan after 20 minutes

Note: If adding raisins, stir them into the granola when there are about 10 minutes of baking time left.