Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons honey*
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups uncooked rolled oats (oatmeal)

‍ Instructions

1. Wash hands with soap and water.
2. Preheat oven to 275 °F.
3. Mix honey, water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
4. Stir in oats; mix well.
5. Spread mixture on a cookie sheet, making a thin layer.
6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, stir mixture well and return to oven.
7. Bake 20 minutes more and stir as before.
8. Bake 5 to 20 minutes more, until granola is golden brown.
9. Break into small pieces with spatula.
10. Cool and then store in a covered container.

Source: USDA / MyPlate