Homemade Crunchy Granola

Homemade Crunchy Granola

1/3 cup of Canola Oil

1/4 cup of honey

1/2 cup of granulated sugar

1/2 tablespoon of vanilla

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1/2 cup crushed walnuts

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Spray one large cookie sheet with canola oil to avoid the granola from sticking to the pan. 

In a saucepan over medium-low heat, mix together the oil, honey, sugar, vanilla and salt. Stir frequently for about 4 or 5 minutes. In large bowl, combine the granola and nuts together. Once the sugar mixture is completed, pour it over and stir it in with the granola until all is coated with the sugar mixture. Finally, spread the granola mixture onto the cookie sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes stirring occasionally. Once done cooking, remove from oven and let cool completely. 

I used chopped walnuts, but any nut (or none depending on preference) could be used. Could also incorporate dried fruits. I put mine in with some plain non fat greek yogurt that I stirred honey in with to make it sweeter. Also with the parfait, I added a layer of lemon curd. I'm excited to try this for breakfast tomorrow morning. I had a little parfait for a snack today and incorporated a little cinnamon and fresh cut pears and it was delicious!