Breakfast Granola

Chef #931842's Note:

This recipe came from our local newpaper insert. The original author is Kathie Junker from Lafayette, Tenn. I gave it a try and I love this cereal so much it is all I eat for breakfast now. It's great mixed with low-fat vanilla yogurt. I mixed in some cinnamon and it makes a great recipe even better.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 22

Yield: 11.0 cups

• 8 cups old fashioned oats
• ½ cup olive oil
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ cup honey
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon (optional)
• ½ cup almonds
• ½ cup walnuts
• ½ cup pecans
• ½ cup raisins
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup dried cherries

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Measure oats into a extra large bowl. Mix together oil, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon (optional). Pour over oats and mix well to coat. Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake 30 minutes, turning and stirring every 10 minutes. Add nuts after the first 10 minutes.
2. Remove from oven; cool completely. Stir in dried fruits. Store in airtight container.
3. Serve with milk, yogurt, or cover a ripe banana with peanut butter and roll in granola.