How To Make Easy Homemade Granola

I used sesame oil because that's what I had. It added an extra nutty taste that went really well with the other ingredients.

The oats weren’t even close to cooked at 20 minutes. I threw them in for an additional 20 and they still don’t even seem done. I’ve never seen a granola recipe that baked for shorter than 30 minutes unless you use instant oats. I also just threw the fruit in at the beginning. I’ve never had a problem with them sticking to the pan

I halved the oil and maple syrup. Still perfectly sweet and not too dry

I used a mixture of honey and brown sugar, a mixture of dried fruit and nuts

Substitute Molasses instead of honey, and use chopped dates. Compliment each other wonderfully.

This was really easy! I used dried cranberries as my fruit, added about 1/2 teaspoon of real vanilla extract at the end after it had cooked and added about 1/2 teaspoon more of cinnamon. I have to admit, without these additions the granola was bland! I think I'll add a bit more honey next time too. I do not want a sugary granola but at the same time I want to taste something! I'm looking forward to digging in and making this again. Try it!

great foundation to make your own spin-off granola. used avocado oil, added some extra spices and swapped in pecans and chopped an assortment of dried fruits. quick, versatile, and cheaper / so simple it will probably make you never want to buy pre-made granola again.