bare bones granola

Name: Bare Bones Granola
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 32
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) coconut oil; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla; 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon; 1/2 cup(s) coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened); 2 1/2 cup(s) oatmeal (old-fashioned or quick); 2 tablespoon(s) slivered or sliced almonds; 1/4 cup(s) raisins (dark, golden or craisins)

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Carolyn Haas

Whitewater, WI

Updated on Aug 25, 2020

I like to add a couple tablespoons of granola into my morning fruit and yogurt. I do not like to add extra sugar, so this works well for me. I can't vouch for how tasty it would be on it's own! PS Baking it in the oven gives a more toasted flavor to the oats, but in the interest of keeping my house cool, I opted to skip the oven! Also, it takes less cooking time on the stove-top. 1 WW point for 2 tablespoons.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Bake

yield 32 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
2 1/2 cups oatmeal (old-fashioned or quick)
2 tablespoons slivered or sliced almonds
1/4 cup raisins (dark, golden or craisins)

How To Make bare bones granola

Step 1

Melt coconut oil in large cast-iron skillet on medium heat. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.

Step 2

Add coconut and stir for several minutes until everything is well-blended.
Step 3

Add oatmeal and nuts, stir together well. Keep stirring over medium heat until you notice oats and coconut starting to turn golden. OR Bake in 300ºF oven for about 1/2 hour, stirring once or twice.
Step 4

Turn off heat or remove from oven and add your choice of raisins while mixture is still hot.
Step 5

Cool completely. Store in zip lock bag.
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