Do-It-Yourself Easy Homemade Granola
Recipe adapted from Rodale Press, Flat Belly Diet Family Cookbook
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray. (I love using the coconut oil spray you can find at Trader Joe's.)
2. Combine the oats, almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a large bowl. Combine the honey, oil and almond extract in a measuring cup or separate bowl.
3. Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and stir well to combine.
4. Spread evenly on the baking sheet. Bake stirring every 10 minutes, for 38-40 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
5. Remove from the oven and stir in the dried fruit, cherries and cranberries. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
For Yogurt Parfaits:
I like to layer 1/2 cup of the homemade granola with 6 ounces of greek yogurt and a handful of fresh fruit for a delicious breakfast.
