I got the idea for this low-fat granola from a cookbook, and added what I wanted to make an incredibly tasty, economical, basic granola. You can add other nuts, coconut, dried fruit, or whatever you like to make it your own.
1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Line two large sheet pans with parchment paper.
2. Combine oats and nuts in a large bowl.
3. In a small, microwavable bowl, combine sugar, water, vanilla, and salt. Microwave on high 2-3 minutes, or until sugar is dissolved and the mixture resembles maple syrup.
4. Pour syrup over oats and stir until oats and nuts are coated.
5. Divide mixture among the two pans and spread into a thin, even layer.
6. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until golden and a bit crispy.
(You can stir the mixture occasionally so that it browns more evenly and the nuts don’t burn. I also rotate my pans between oven racks a few times during the baking process.)
7. Let cool completely before storing in airtight containers or resealable bags.
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Best granola recipe ever. So easy and exactly as I like my granola to taste. The low cooking temp helps it cook with almost no supervision like other granolas.
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terri on 2.25.2010
Wonderful – I love that it doesn’t have oil or fat. I added cinnamon, dried cranberries, and coconut. Thanks!
kkunoff on 1.13.2010
Thanks for the recipe…I kinda made my own but based it off of your’s and another recipe.
annieb174 on 8.15.2009
So good, and so easy! Getting ready to make my second batch!
vlyn on 8.8.2009
I made this today (with only sunflower seeds – no nuts), and the taste was great! The only thing I didn’t like was that it didn’t have big clusters of granola like the commercially made stuff. Did I do something wrong?
candykettle on 8.5.2009
dear angel—I made your granola and entered it in my county fair and it won a blue ribbon!! It is sooooo good! I had to enter a pint jar. The leftovers were gone in no time. I will have to make it again soon.