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Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

If you've never made homemade granola, you might be surprised at how a few simple ingredients like oatmeal and honey turn into a tasty, satisfying, whole-grain snack!

  • 8 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey*
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups uncooked rolled oats

Steps

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Preheat oven to 275 °F.

3

Mix honey, water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.

4

Stir in oats; mix well.

5

Spread mixture on a cookie sheet, making a thin layer.

6

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, stir mixture well and return to oven.

7

Bake 20 minutes more and stir as before.

8

Bake 5 to 20 minutes more, until granola is golden brown.

9

Break into small pieces with spatula.

10

Cool and then store in a covered container.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/8 of recipe

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories202
Total Fat6 g
Saturated Fat1 g
Monounsaturated Fat2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
Linoleic Acid2 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol0 mg
Carbohydrates32 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Total Sugars5 g
Added Sugars included4 g
Protein5 g
Minerals
Calcium25 mg
Potassium152 mg
Sodium76 mg
Copper163 mcg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium56 mg
Phosphorus167 mg
Selenium12 mcg
Zinc2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60 mg
Vitamin B120 mg
Vitamin C0 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K5 mcg
Folate13 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.2 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin0 mg
Choline17 mg

Source:

  • Eating Smart, Being Active
  • Colorado State University and University of California at Davis