Basic Homemade Granola

Ingredients

• 4 cups rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups sliced almonds
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 300ºF and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Put the oats, almonds, and sugar in a large bowl and stir to combine.

3. 3

   Put the oil, honey, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl, and whisk to combine.

4. 4

   Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture and stir until thoroughly combined.

5. 5

   Spread the granola in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.

6. 6

   Bake for 15 minutes and stir. Bake for 15 more minutes, and stir. Bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.

7. 7

   Let cool completely. It will crisp up as it cools.

8. 8

   Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week, or freeze to enjoy later.