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Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

20 Ratings
20 Ratings
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Cinnamon Vanilla Granola
Makes: 8 Servings
Total Cost: $$$$

If you've never made homemade granola, you might be surprised at how a few simple ingredients like oatmeal and honey turn into a tasty, satisfying, whole-grain snack!

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons honey*
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or cooking oil of choice)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups uncooked rolled oats (oatmeal)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 275 °F.
  3. Mix honey, water, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. Stir in oats; mix well.
  5. Spread mixture on a cookie sheet, making a thin layer.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, stir mixture well and return to oven.
  7. Bake 20 minutes more and stir as before.
  8. Bake 5 to 20 minutes more, until granola is golden brown.
  9. Break into small pieces with spatula.
  10. Cool and then store in a covered container.

Notes

* Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

Source:

Eating Smart, Being Active
Colorado State University and University of California at Davis

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 cup, 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 202
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 76 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 5 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 25 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 152 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 202
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2 g
Linoleic Acid 2 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 32 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 5 g
Added Sugars included 4 g
Protein 5 g
Minerals
Calcium 25 mg
Potassium 152 mg
Sodium 76 mg
Copper 163 mcg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 56 mg
Phosphorus 167 mg
Selenium 12 mcg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 0 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0 mg
Vitamin B12 0 mg
Vitamin C 0 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 5 mcg
Folate 13 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 0 mg
Choline 17 mg

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Please note: nutrient values are subject to change as data is updated

MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1 1/2 ounces

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