Cinnamon Vanilla Granola Food

HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
• Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
• Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
• Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

BASIC GRANOLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl, mix together the oats, light brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Stir the honey, oil and vanilla extract into the dry ingredients. Use your hands if necessary to make sure it's well combined.
• Spread the mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes and then remove from the oven and stir; add the chopped almonds. Return to the oven and bake until everything is toasted and evenly browned, an additional 10 minutes.
• Allow the granola to cool on the baking sheet, then add the dried cranberries and toss to distribute. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

CINNAMON MAPLE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Combine oats, walnuts and coconut in a greased 13-in. 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan; set aside.
• In a saucepan over medium heat, combine syrups and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture and toss to coat.
• Bake at 275 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Cool, stirring occasionally.
• Store in an airtight container.

HOMEMADE CINNAMON GRANOLA

Steps:

• Prehart oven to 325.
• Mix oats, nuts and seeds in a large bowl.
• Add salt and cinnamon.
• In a measuring cup, wisk together canola oil and syrup.
• Add to oat mixture and stir to combine.
• Spread out on baking sheet lined with parchment (or lightly greased).
• Bake for 20 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent burning (every 5 minutes or so).
• Remove from oven and cool completely before adding dried fruit.
• Store in airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

CINNAMON VANILLA GRANOLA PEACH CRISP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Mix 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp cinnamon and 1/2 vanilla powder together. Brown sugar can be added to sweeten fruit if needed.
• Place drained fruit in a casserole or square pan. Stir in flour mixture, set aside.
• In medium bowl combine granola, instant oatmeal, brown sugar, flour, almonds, cinnamon and vanilla powder until mixed. The small crumbs at the bottom of the granola bag work well for this.
• Cut in butter until crumbly.
• Top peaches with crumb mixture.
• Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes until bubbly and top golden brown.

VANILLA GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Lightly spray large baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
• Mix oats, almonds, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl.
• Stir applesauce and sugar together in a small saucepan; bring to a simmer over medium heat and immediately remove from heat. Stir vanilla into the applesauce mixture; pour over the oats mixture and toss to coat. Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking dish.
• Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, 20 to 30 minutes. Place baking sheet on a cooling rack until granola is completely cooled.