Hello loves! Hope you’re all settling into your Mondays like I am: With trepidation and mostly denial. So, a couple weeks ago I uncovered an incredibly simple, absolutely delicious recipe for Cinnamon Maple Granola, care of fellow bloggess Baked by Rachel. I love this recipe. Not only is it THE easiest thing to throw together, but the mix of ingredients baking in the oven creates the coziest smell in your casa.
Also, it’s an easy snack to throw into a baggie and take to work… or, if you’re like me, eat it all by the time you get to your driveway *cough.
Without further ado…
Ingredients:
4 C old fashioned oats
2 tsp cinnamon
1/3 C light brown sugar
1/2 C pure maple syrup (*Definitely use pure maple syrup. I originally used some “light” Mrs. Butterworth’s which was in my cabinet and it totally wasn’t as good)
1/3 C vegetable oil
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir to coat well.
Transfer oatmeal mixture to prepared baking sheet. Spread out into an even layer, pressing down to compress the mixture.
Bake for 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool, untouched, for 45 minutes.
Break into pieces. Lasts for up to 2 weeks!
Makes 4 Cups.
In the words of the great Ina Garten, aka the only person who matters, How easy is that?
xoxo,
