Nutty Granola

Eat something healthy today that tastes like you should feel guilty. This healthy granola is a winner with young and old alike. My favorite way to serve it is with low-fat vanilla yogurt. It is easy to make and will go fast! Your family will thank you!

• 4 C. rolled oats
• 3 C. chopped nuts - walnuts, pecans, almonds and sunflower seeds
• 1/3 C. canola oil
• 1/2 C. honey or real maple syrup or a combination of both
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 T cinnamon

1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
2. In a large bowl combine the oats, nuts and cinnamon
3. Mix well to coat the oats with the cinnamon
4. In a microwave proof bowl or glass measuring cup, combine the honey/syrup, oil and vanilla.
5. Heat in a microwave for about 20 seconds to soften the honey.
6. Pour the honey mixture over the oat mixture and mix well.
7. Spread onto a large ungreased baking sheet
8. Heat in the oven for 10 minutes, remove from oven and stir and then heat for another 10 minutes.
9. Let cool completely before storing.