Cinnamon Vanilla Granola Recipe
- Prep Time: 10 Minutes
- Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients
- 3 cup old-fashioned oats
- 2 cup quick oats
- 1 cup chopped pecans OR sliced almonds OR sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup toasted wheat germ
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp corn oil
- 2 tbsp Durkee® Vanilla Extract, Pure
- 4 tsp Durkee® Cinnamon, Ground
- 1/2 tsp Durkee® Nutmeg, Ground
- 1 cup dried cranberries, raisins OR other dried fruit
Directions
- 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°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.
Tips
To make yogurt parfaits, layer 6 ounces vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed fresh or frozen fruit and 1/4 cup granola.