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Homemade Granola Recipe

This granola recipe has less sugar and fat then most store-brought brands and is a good alternative to overly sweetened cereals.  Great on yogurt or fruit.  Will last several weeks in a tightly sealed glass container

Homemade Granola Recipe 
Makes about 8 cups, recipe may be cut in half

6 cups rolled oats

1 cup chopped unsalted nuts, use almonds or walnuts

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Salt to taste

1 1/2 cups dried fruits or a mixture such as, raisins, cranberries, cherries or apples

1/2 cup or less safflower or canola oil

3/4 cup honey or maple syrup

Preheat oven to 300º F.  Toss the dry ingredients (not the dried fruits) together.  Add the oil and honey or syrup and toss again to coat thoroughly.  Spread the mixture on a large baking sheet (you may need two) and bake until golden, turning every 10 minutes so the granola browns evenly and does not stick.  Bake about 30 minutes.  Remove from oven, add dried fruit and let cool.  Granola will become crunchy upon standing.  Store in tightly covered jar.

Low Fat Granola: Omit or reduce oil and toast as directed.  You may also reduce the sweetener but it is what gives the granola its crunch and is still less sugary then most cereals