Recipe: Easy Homemade Granola

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, toss the oats with the cinnamon and salt.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, stir together the oil, honey, brown sugar, and vanilla. Whisk until completely combined.

Step 4

Pour the honey mixture over the oats mixture and use your hands to combine them: Gather up some of the mixture in each hand and make a fist. Repeat until all of the oats are coated with the honey mixture.

Step 5

Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread it out evenly, but leave a few clumps here and there for texture.

Step 6

Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and use a metal spatula to lift and flip the granola. Sprinkle the almonds over the granola and return the baking sheet to the oven.

Step 7

Bake for 5 minutes, then remove from the oven and use a metal spatula to lift and flip the granola. Sprinkle the hazelnuts over the granola and return the baking sheet to the oven.

Step 8

Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven. Let cool completely.

Step 9

Sprinkle the raisins and cherries over the granola and use your hands to transfer it to an airtight container.