Basic Granola Recipe

Name: Basic Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups rolled oats; ¼ cup hot water; ½ cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cloves, crushed (optional) or 1 pinch ground cloves (optional); ½ tablespoon wheat germ (optional); ½ cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc.); ¼ cup dried fruit

Servings: persons

4 cups rolled oats
¼ cup hot water
½ cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cloves, crushed (optional) or 1 pinch ground cloves (optional)
½ tablespoon wheat germ (optional)
½ cup nuts (pecans, walnuts, almonds, etc.)
¼ cup dried fruit

1
Preheat the oven to 275F.
2
Dissolve the brown sugar and mix in the cloves, if used, into the hot water.
3
After the sugar is dissolved, mix in the vanilla, cinnamon and salt.
4
In a large bowl mix the oats and nuts (and optional wheat germ) with the previously mixed liquid.
5
Cover a roasting pan with wax paper to prevent it from sticking and spread the mix to form a thin layer.
6
Bake in the oven for 45 minutes to an hour.
7
If you desire dried fruit in your granola, add it after it is done baking.

463

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups rolled oats, ¼ cup hot water, ½ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Basic Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Basic Granola

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