Sunday, February 17, 2013

Homemade Granola

Have you read the ingredients from the granola or cereal packages and see ingredients that are not real food?  Store bought granola or cereal, they are consider as processed food.  A lot of times, they add preservatives to prolong shelf life. So it is a good idea to make your own breakfast so you know what the real ingredients are. It is very easy to make and you can put anything you want in it!


















Ingredients
* 2 cups oats, old fashioned
* 1 1/2 cups nuts or seeds
* 1/3 cup olive oil 
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
* a pinch of nutmeg
* a pinch of ginger
*1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 cup dried fruit



Directions
In a bowl combine the oats and nuts/seeds. Pour in oil and honey (or maple syrup) and stir to combine. Add in seasonings and vanilla and mix well. Spread out on a baking sheet covered in parchment paper and bake at 350 F for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 to make sure all pieces bake evenly. Add in dried fruit during the last 10 minutes of baking.

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