Hmm... Granola.
Typically, it's one of the most expensive things you can buy at a health food store. But it's really one of the easiest things to bake yourself in no time.
My favorite recipe is a variation of The Barefoot Contessa and Martha Stewart's Everyday Food versions:
4 cups of oatmeal
half a cup of honey
half a cup of vegetable oil
one cup of dried cherries or cranberries
2 cups of coconut
one cup of slivered almonds
First, you whisk the oil and the honey together. Combine all the oatmeal and coconut in a large bowl. Next, fold the wet ingredients. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes. Stir the mixture every 10 minutes or so to make sure you get everything toasted.
Once the baked mixture is golden, take out of the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes. Add in the dried fruit and almonds.
Voila! You now have a ton of granola that will last quite a while. Please note, this makes about 12 servings. You're not meant to eat all of this in one serving. (A little granola goes a long way.)
My favorite recipe is a variation of The Barefoot Contessa and Martha Stewart's Everyday Food versions:
4 cups of oatmeal
half a cup of honey
half a cup of vegetable oil
one cup of dried cherries or cranberries
2 cups of coconut
one cup of slivered almonds
First, you whisk the oil and the honey together. Combine all the oatmeal and coconut in a large bowl. Next, fold the wet ingredients. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375 degrees for about 45 minutes. Stir the mixture every 10 minutes or so to make sure you get everything toasted.
Once the baked mixture is golden, take out of the oven and let it cool for about 30 minutes. Add in the dried fruit and almonds.
Voila! You now have a ton of granola that will last quite a while. Please note, this makes about 12 servings. You're not meant to eat all of this in one serving. (A little granola goes a long way.)
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