Oil Free Granola

Submitted by Chef #405509

"tasty with fresh fruit"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3 1/2 cups
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 3 cups quick oats
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons agave nectar
• 1⁄4 cup almonds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄4 dates

directions

1. Mix oats and salt in a bowl, then set aside.
2. Whiz water, honey, walnuts, and vanilla in a blender until smooth.
3. Pour contents of blender into dry ingredients.
4. Mix together with a spoon; then mix with your hands to distribute moisture evenly.
5. Spread out granola onto a cookie sheet.
6. Bake at 250 F until dry, watching carefully and stirring every 20 minutes.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool in pan.
8. Store in airtight container in a cool place.