Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 cup chopped pecans (or sliced almonds or sunflower seeds)
• 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons mazola® corn oil
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 4 teaspoons ground saigon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup dried cranberries (or raisins or other dried fruit)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 10 mins


• combine old fashioned oats, quick oats, pecans and wheat germ in a large bowl. combine maple syrup, oil, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. spread mixture evenly on greased baking sheet.
• bake at 300 degrees f for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until oats are toasted.
• remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. cool in pan on wire rack. store in airtight container.
• serving suggestion: to make yogurt parfaits, layer 6 ounces vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed fresh or frozen fruit and 1/4 cup granola.