Granola
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🥄 Servings: 8
🍳 Category: Breakfast
🔍 Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Microwave, < 15 Mins
Description:
This is a recipe that, believe it or not, I got in the 7th grade during home economics class. It is a really easy and great snack, suitable for all ages and particularly kid-friendly. I’ve made some changes to the original recipe to make it easier to follow, and I apologize for any confusion that may have arisen from that. Let me know if you have any questions!
Ingredients:
- 3 cups oatmeal
- 1/3 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup honey
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup raisins
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pour oatmeal into a glass microwaveable dish and cook for two minutes; stirring once. (YES microwave the oats! I’m not sure why, but this is how I learned to do it in my 7th-grade home economics class and it has worked for me every time). |
| 2 | Combine all other ingredients into a bowl. |
| 3 | Add in oatmeal. |
| 4 | Stir until well blended. |
| 5 | To finish, use either the microwave or oven. Both methods are listed below. |
| 6 | Microwave Method: Pour mixture into a glass dish and microwave on high for 4 minutes or until golden brown. Stir every minute. Cool on wax paper. Enjoy! |
| 7 | Oven Method: Pour mixture into a large cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes. Add 1/2 cup of raisins. Cool on wax paper. Enjoy! |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 390.7
- Fat Content: 17.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 10.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 55.6g
- Fiber Content: 4.2g
- Sugar Content: 32.5g
- Protein Content: 4.6g
Enjoy this delightful granola recipe, perfect for a quick breakfast or a satisfying snack any time of the day!
