Vanilla-Scented Granola Recipe 🥣
Overview:
- Name: Vanilla-Scented Granola
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Description: A delightful snack for everyone, perfect for kids’ lunches or as an after-school treat! Serve it with yogurt and fruit for breakfast or over ice cream for dessert. Keep an eye on it in the oven as it may cook faster than expected. This recipe is courtesy of Bon Appetit, March 2002.
Baking Tips:
- Use a jelly roll pan for maximum exposure while cooking.
- If you prefer clumpy granola, avoid stirring while baking. Allow it to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then loosen with a spatula. You’ll have plenty of clumps to enjoy!
Recipe Details:
- Category: Breakfast
- Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Grains, Low Cholesterol, < 60 Mins, Oven, Easy
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 cups
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Old-fashioned oats | 4 cups |
| Golden brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| Ground cinnamon | 1/4 tsp |
| Honey | 1/8 cup |
| Sugar | 1/3 cup |
| Vanilla extract | 1/4 cup |
| Oil | 2 tbsp |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 384.8
- Fat Content: 17.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2g
- Cholesterol Content: 0mg
- Sodium Content: 78.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 51g
- Fiber Content: 5.5g
- Sugar Content: 21.8g
- Protein Content: 7.8g
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Position the rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 300°F (150°C).
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a large baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.
- Prepare Wet Ingredients: In a small saucepan, combine oil, honey, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Add Vanilla: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the hot liquid over the oat mixture and stir well.
- Mix Thoroughly: Using your hands, toss the mixture until everything is thoroughly mixed.
- Spread on Baking Sheet: Spread the granola evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Check after 20 minutes to avoid overcooking.
- Cool: Transfer the baking sheet to a rack and allow the granola to cool completely.
- Storage: Once cooled, the granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two weeks.
Enjoy your homemade Vanilla-Scented Granola! 🎉
