Spruce up your morning breakfast with this easy-to-follow recipe for homemade granola, ready in just 15 minutes. It's not only a great breakfast, but a heart-healthy snack through out the day!
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time15 minutesmins
Servings: 2½ cups
Ingredients
2cupsrolled oats(not instant)
½teaspoonground cinnamon
1tablespoonunsalted butter
1tablespoonhoney
¼cupraw whole almonds
¼cupraw walnuts
2tablespoonslight brown sugar
¼cupdried cranberries
¼teaspoonsea salt
Instructions
Combine the oats and cinnamon in a mixing bowl; set aside.
Melt the butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Once melted, add the honey and stir with a wooden spoon. Pour in the cinnamon oats and toss to coat. Stir in the almonds and walnuts. Toast in the skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes; stir frequently.
With the skillet over medium heat, sprinkle the brown sugar evenly over the oats and nuts. Add the cranberries and stir. Cook for 1-2 more minutes, or until the sugar is melted. (Stir frequently and be careful not to burn the mixture.)
Remove from the heat and serve warm, or transfer to a wax paper lined baking sheet to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. Freeze up to 1 month.