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stovetop granola

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Recipe by
Ruth Ann Vokac
@mansfieldra
Bloomington, IL

I usually don't eat granola because it is so calorie dense. But when I saw a recipe for making it on Snack Girl, I decided to try it. The recipe didn't make a huge batch, and it was low in fats and sugar. It is delicious! I think it will be a winner with my grandchildren.

yield 6 -8
prep time 5 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For stovetop granola

  • 1 c
    old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 c
    chopped nuts, any kind
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    agave syrup or honey
  • pinch
    salt
  • 1/4 c
    golden raisins
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp
    pumpkin pie spice

How To Make stovetop granola

  • 1
    Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Add oatmeal and nuts.
  • 2
    Stir the oatmeal and nuts for 5-8 minutes until they are toasted. Watch the mixture carefully so it doesn't burn.
  • 3
    After the toasting, add the butter to the middle of the frying pan and stir until it is melted and mixed into the oats.
  • 4
    Add the 1/2-1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, and stir it into the mixture.
  • 5
    Now add the agave syrup or honey and stir throughout the mixture.
  • 6
    Add the pinch of salt and raisins. Stir.
  • 7
    Let cool and store in an airtight container
  • 8
    Note: Just think of the add-in possibilities: other dried fruit, coconut, marshmallows, mini chips, etc. Just know that some might not be healthy!
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