Cinnamon Vanilla Granola

Delicious as a snack, sprinkled over fresh fruit or yogurt.  Or use as an easy topping for a fruit crisp.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 213 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ cup toasted wheat germ
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 2 cups quick oats
• 1 cup chopped pecans (or sliced almonds or sunflower seeds)
• 2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
• 4 teaspoons ground Saigon cinnamon
• 1 cup dried cranberries (or raisins or other dried fruit)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine old fashioned oats, quick oats, pecans and wheat germ in a large bowl. Combine maple syrup, oil, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a small bowl. Pour over oat mixture, stirring to coat. Spread mixture evenly on greased baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake at 300 degrees F for 50 to 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until oats are toasted.

Step 3

Remove from oven and stir in dried fruit. Cool in pan on wire rack. Store in airtight container.

Step 4

Serving suggestion: To make yogurt parfaits, layer 6 ounces vanilla yogurt, 1/2 cup mixed fresh or frozen fruit and 1/4 cup granola.