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Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

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

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

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!

Makes
8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey*
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups uncooked rolled oats (oatmeal)

Directions

  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.

Notes

* Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

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