Vanilla and Almond Granola and Chicken and Dumplings

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My Favorite Granola

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My Favorite Granola

Yield: Depends on serving size

Author: Kitty

I love this granola, and have perfected it to my tastes. If you don't like the raisins to be hard and chewy, put them in at the end.

ingredients:

• 4 cups oats (I use old-fashioned)
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 -1 cup coconut
• 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries (or other dried fruit)
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 1/4 cup flax seed
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/3 cup oil
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 teaspoon almond extract

instructions:

1. Mix all of the dry ingredients in a large bowl.
2. In a saucepan, heat the oil and honey until warm.
3. Whisk in the vanilla & almond extracts.  If you don't like almond, just omit it.
4. Pour all of this over the oat mixture & coat completely. Spread on a parchment or silpat covered baking sheet with sides.
5. Bake at 325 degrees for about 45 minutes, or until golden brown. You might start checking after 30 minutes, to see if the granola is golden enough for you.  If you love clusters of granola, don't stir at all during baking. Once it is golden brown, cool completely & then break into chunks.
6. Store in a covered container & enjoy your homemade granola. It's yummy to layer granola with some yogurt & top with berries for a delicious snack or breakfast.

NOTES:

Don't be afraid to omit an ingredient & add what you love to make your own special flavored granola!

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