Skinny Ms. Granola

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This homemade granola is super versatile and has the added bonus of no unnecessary ingredients, making it superior to all other varieties out there.

Prep Time10

Cook Time40

Total Time50

Course: Breakfast, Condiment, Snack

Cuisine: Universal

Keyword: Kid-Friendly, Vegetarian

Servings: people

Calories: 204kcal

4 cups old fashioned oats gluten-free oats are optional
1 cup almonds with skins, sliced
3/4 cup coconut flakes shredded unsweetened
kosher or sea salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup coconut oil unrefined or canola oil
1/2 cup honey mild
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup raisins, dried bing cherries, dried cranberries or other favorite dried fruit no sugar added, or, combine dried fruits

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Warm oil, honey and water in a saucepan over low heat until combine. Add vanilla to oil & honey mixture, pour over dry ingredients and toss to coat oats. Spread evenly over a non-stick cookie sheet or a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Stir every 10 minutes. Bake until golden, approximately 40 minutes.
The amount of time to cook granola will depend on the size of the cookie sheet. A large cookie sheet is recommended.
Transfer cookie sheet to a cooling rack and allow to cool completely. Stir in raisins or other dried fruit. Store in an airtight container for one week or the freezer for up to three months.

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8