Granola - Jane Servin '21
Equipment
Baking sheet
Mixing bowl
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons
Ingredients
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)
Instructions
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.