Granola’s a great post-workout or really, anytime-snack and is so versatile, it can just about be eaten anytime of the day. I love sprinkling it on top of yogurt or ice cream, eating a bowl with almond milk, and even topping my salads with a hefty spoonful.

With the combo of crunchy-ness, filling, and a hint of sweetness, you really can’t go wrong!

While I usually get my granola out of the bulk bins, making my own is not only healthier, but I can add just my favorite ingredients. Plus, it’s super simple!

Here’s my favorite recipe;

Easy Granola

Ingredients:

– 3 cups rolled oats
– 1/2 stick butter
– 1/3 cup honey
– 1 tsp vanilla
– 1 cup cashews and walnuts (chopped into medium sized pieces) (can exchange other nuts here too, of course)
– 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup dried cranberries
– 1/2 cup dried apricots (chopped)

Instructions:

1) Preheat oven to 325.

2) Melt butter and honey in a pan over low heat. Remove from heat and add vanilla. Stir. Set aside.

3) Mix oats, nuts, and salt in a bowl.

4) Pour in butter/honey mixture.

5) Mix together. Then spread in a thin layer onto a baking sheet.

6) Bake for 18-20 minutes, stirring every 5 minutes. Be sure it doesn’t burn! And not to worry if it’s not crisp- that happens when it’s cool.

7) Remove from oven and let cool completely.

8) Pour it into a bowl, break up large pieces if you want. Then, mix in dried fruit.

I sprinkled a few chocolate chips in there for good measure (can’t help but add choc chips to everything these days!)

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Oh wait, that’s just me

– What are your favorite things to add to granola?

– What do you eat with your granola? Yogurt, milk, salads, oatmeal?