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Easy and Healthy 5-Ingredient Granola

Course Breakfast, Snack
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Author Christina Lakey

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rolled oats old fashioned or quick
  • ¾ cup brown sugar packed
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil optional, such as canola or vegetable

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Measure oats and place in large mixing bowl.
  3. In a smaller microwave-safe bowl or sauce pan, combine remaining ingredients (oil optional).
  4. Heat for 30-60 seconds in microwave, or over medium heat on stove top until sugar has dissolved.
  5. Pour mixture over oats and toss to coat evenly.
  6. Spread mixture on lightly oiled cookie sheet.
  7. Bake at 350 for about 18-20 minutes or until golden brown, tossing once halfway through for even baking.

Recipe Notes

The purpose of the oil in this recipe is to help is golden up a little better. It may be omitted (the original recipe had no oil).