Homemade Granola

2 1/2 c. large flake oats 625 mL

1/2 c. sliced or chopped almonds 125 mL

2 tsp. ground cinnamon 10 mL

2 tbsp. canola oil 30 mL

2 tbsp. honey 30 mL

1 tbsp. skim milk 15 mL

1 tsp. vanilla extract 5 mL

1/2 c. raisin 125 mL

1/2 c. other dried fruit or nuts, chopped

Preheat oven to 325 F (160 C) and spray baking sheet pan with cooking oil.

Combine the oats, quinoa and almonds on the baking sheet. Combine canola oil, honey, cinnamon, skim milk and vanilla. Pour over oatmeal mixture and mix well.

Spread on the sheet pan and bake for 15 minutes, stirring once, until browned.

Remove from the oven and stir in the dried fruit. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container for up to three weeks. It can be stored longer if the dried fruits are added when served rather than stirred in when the granola comes out of the oven. They become hard and dry with time.