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 Granola

Preparation time 15 minutes
Bake time 25-30 minutes
Makes about 500 grams (17.6 ounces or about 5 cups)

Ingredients *

• 250 grams (2½ cups) rolled oats 
• 65 milliliters (⅓  cup) oil such as  vegetable, canola, or olive
• 30-60 grams (1½-3 tablespoon) honey or maple syrup, depending on your sweetness preference 
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼-½ teaspoon sea salt
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 70 grams (2.5 ounces or ½ cup) raw nuts, whole or sliced, such as almonds, pecans, walnuts
• 30 grams (1 ounce or ¼ cup) sunflower or pumpkin seeds

After baking 

• 40 grams (¼ cup) dried fruit, chopped or whole, such as raisins, cherries or cranberries

* Making granola is flexible so modify the ingredients to your preferences.
 

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 150C (300F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
    
2. Measure all the ingredients.
    
3. In a large bowl, whisk oil, honey (or maple syrup), cinnamon, salt, and vanilla together until combined.
    
4. Add the oats and nuts/seeds and stir to coat.
    
5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Using a spatula or large spoon, press the mixture into an even layer.
    
6. Bake for 25-35 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to ensure an even golden color and no burning on the ends. The granola is ready when golden brown and the nuts are toasted [I bake my granola for 35 minutes until it is a deep golden brown as it has a richer flavor.  Bake for 25 minutes if you want a lighter color and milder tasting granola].  Using a low oven temperature helps dry out the granola without over-baking it. 
    
7. Remove from oven and let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet.  The granola will continue to dry as it cools. 
    
8. When the granola is completely cool, mix in the dried fruit and store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
   
    
9.  You can eat the granola by the handful as a snack or in a bowl with yogurt, milk or fresh fruit for breakfast.