Granola

Yumm, I love granola. Especially when I can concoct my own mixes. I have been on the hunt for a good, basic, recipe that I can build off of. and I finally found one. Courtesy of Mrs. Arce from church.

So basically you just toast the oatmeal (maybe three or four cups) in the oven for ten minutes or so at 350*. If you are adding nuts, roast them with the granola. Then mix a tablespoon of oil with a quarter a cup of honey. When the granola is finished toasted toss three tablespoons of powdered milk, 2-8 Tb sugar (totally depending on how healthy you want this) and any other add-ins you like, but leave out any dried fruit! Some add-in possibilities could be cinnamon, amaranto, or any other type of grain or spice. After these dry materials are well mixed together, pour on the oil mixture. Make sure to toss this well, then spread the granola out evenly over a cookie sheet. Put the mixture back in the oven and cook for 30 minutes or so, or until your granola turns a golden color and becomes crunchy. Definitely pull the pan out and flip over the granola as best you can every ten minutes or so, in order for it to cook evenly.
When the granola is finished baking, let it cool until it reaches room temp or is warm, but not hot. Break up any clumpy pieces (I Personally like the granola nuggets and keep many of them together), and toss with any dried fruit (raisins, dried apples, dried apricots, etc). Voila.
This recipe is so great because it is so conducive to adjustments. Think of your fav granola and add in those spices and fruits, nuts, etc. If you aren't sure what your fav granolas all have, check the ingredient label at the back of you fav granola package next time you pass it at the supermarket. It will tell you if they add in any flavorings or spices.

I hope you enjoy!