Granola

Ingredients: 

• 3 cups rolled oats (not instant)
• 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Heat the oven to 300°F and arrange a rack in the middle.
2. Place the oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine; set aside. 
3. Place the honey, oil, and vanilla in a small bowl and stir to combine. Pour over the oat mixture and mix until the oats are thoroughly coated. 
4. Spread the mixture in a thin, even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then stir and continue baking until the granola is very light golden brown, about 5 to 10 minutes more. 
5. Place the baking sheet on a wire rack and cool the granola to room temperature, stirring occasionally, about 20 minutes. (Note: It will harden as it cools.) 
6. Add 1/2 cup of dried fruit and toasted nuts or seeds to the baking sheet, if desired, and toss to combine. Store the granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. 

Suggestions:
This is excellent with lowfat vanilla yogurt!  I like to layer yogurt, berries, and granola for a great, healthy snack, and it has become my favorite lunch to take to work!