Maple Cinnamon Granola
Homemade granola with a few simple ingredients and so much healthier than store bought!
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- measuring cups
- sheet pan
- mixing spoon or whisk
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter, melted
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300℉In a mixing bowl, add melted butter, syrup, and vanilla. Stir together.
- Add in the oats, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until the mixture is completely coated with the wet ingredients.
- On a sheet pan lined with parchment paper, spread the granola in an even layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Careful not to over bake because the sugar can easily burn.
- Cool on the sheet pan COMPLETELY, then break into chunks.
- Store in an airtight glass container in the pantry for 1-2 weeks.
Notes
Rolled or quick oats both work in this recipe.
I HAVE NOT tested it with steel cut oats.
I like cinnamon so I add quite a bit, but you can adjust to your taste.
I have tested this recipe with honey instead of maple, but the honey does not give me the crispy texture that I like.
I have also tested this recipe with coconut oil, but I like the nutty flavor of the butter.