This super simple granola recipe will help cut down on sugar and is perfect for Christmas morning! Or make a batch and package it in mason jars and give out as gifts to your neighbors or mailman. Here is a basic recipe, but have fun customizing it!
You can even make S’more granola and add mini marshmallows and chocolate chips for a perfect Santa’s helper snack!
GRANOLA – serves 4 but super easy to double, triple …
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups dry old-fashioned rolled oats ( I like Bob’s Red Mill)
1 cup fresh cranberries (blueberries are great too)
3 tbsp pure maple syrup
1 tbsp melted butter (or ghee)
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
Parchment paper
OPTIONAL – AD IN’S
nuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, unsweetened shredded coconut
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 300 degrees
Line baking sheet with parchment paper – if doubling, use 2 baking sheets
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl
Spread oat mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet(s)
Bake for 35 – 40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dry and lightly toasted
Can be stored in air tight container for up to 1 month
For added fun, after granola is cooled, add in chocolate chips (use a high cacao chip for healthier option) and mini marshmallows for a fun kid snack)
enJOY !
