- 4 cups regular oats
- 1/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup water
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- Cooking spray
- 1 cup minced dried apricots
- 1 cup raisins
Preparation:
- 1. Preheat oven to 325°.
- 2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
- 3. Combine water and next 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Pour over oat mixture; toss to coat. Spread oat mixture on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 325° for 35 minutes or until golden, stirring every 10 minutes. Place in a large bowl; stir in apricots and raisins. Cool completely.
- let your toddler help by: Looking for and gathering the ingredients. Pouring the measured oats and almonds into a mixing bowl. Spooning the cooled granola into a storage container.
- Note: Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
