Crunchy Granola

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Crunchy Granola

Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 2 egg whites
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • Dash salt
  • 3 cups uncooked rolled oats

Either old fashioned or quick cooking oats work – both are whole grains!

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a large shallow baking pan with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
  • Put egg whites in large bowl; mix until frothy. Stir in honey, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  • Add oats plus nuts and/or dried fruit, if desired. Stir until oats are coated with egg mixture. Spread oat mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet.
  • Wash the counter and utensils that touched the raw egg. Washhands with soap and water after handling raw egg.
  • Bake about 25-30 minutes until golden brown; stir mixture carefully every 5 or 6 minutes to prevent overbrowning.
  • Remove pan to wire rack and cool completely until crispy and crunchy. Store in airtight container.

Optional: Add up to 1 cup chopped pecans or other nuts, sunflower seeds, raisins, dried cranberries, or other dried fruit.

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