Saturday, March 26, 2011

Basic Granola


**adapted from Epicurious

You will need:
-3 cups old-fashioned oats
-1 cup coarsely chopped almonds (I used slivered, though any type would be fine.)
-1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
-3 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
-3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/4 teaspoon (generous) salt
-1/3 cup maple syrup
-2 tablespoons vegetable oil


Directions:
-Preheat oven to 300°F. 
-Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
-Mix first 7 ingredients in large bowl. 
-Stir maple syrup and oil in saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Pour mixture over oat mixture and toss.
-Spread on prepared sheet and bake until golden, stirring every 10 minutes, about 40 minutes. 
-Remove sheet from oven and allow granola to cool. 
-Add to yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, or just eat plain!