I am slowly fazing out of being a morning person.
This is so weird because I usually have no problem at all waking up in the morning. I would jump out of bed at some ungodly early hour, and make a very delicious and elaborate breakfast. Just because I could!
But now I seem to wake up in some half asleep half delusional state where my dream has ended extremely abruptly, and the only way to save those dream-people is to go close my eyes. Which, of course, results in me sleeping for another hour.
So make ahead breakfast it is I guess. Which is also totally fine for me because granola = easy = love. And also super snackable. Which is the biggest plus in my books.
And this Cinnamon Raisin Granola is the winning breakfast I have been looking for.
And I apologize for all the raisin haters out there. You can definitely substitute the raisins for any dried fruit of your choice. I have made virtually the same recipe but using dried apricot instead of raisins, and I can tell you, that is almost as good.
So for all the days you don’t set an alarm, or sleep through your alarm, having some granola on hand is a great breakfast backup plan. Maybe sprinkle this over some yogurt or some vanilla chia seed pudding. Yum!
Cinnamon Raisin Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 3 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup raisins
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300˚F.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the honey, coconut oil and vanilla. Pour in with the dry ingredients and mix until the oats are thoroughly coated.
- On a baking sheet, spread the mixture in a thin, even layer. Bake for 15 minutes. Stir together and add the raisins. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven, and let cool for around 20 minutes. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
It is in the oven right now. I added two tablespoons (or a little more) peanut butter and am using dried cranberries instead of raisins. Can’t wait to try it!!
Ooh that sounds so good! Hope you enjoy it!
Good timing! Just bought some yogurt at the store today and need a crunchy topping. Perfect!
Yes so good!!
What a quick and easy granola recipe! Made it to put on top of my yogurt and it was perfect!
So glad you liked it Emily!!
I love granola. I think cinnamon and raisin go well together!
Such a good combo 🙂
A Bowl of health and goodness for the start of the day. Love the flavor of Cinnamon too.
Me too! Thanks!
What a great and simple recipe that results in a delicious breakfast option. I cannot wait for tomorrow morning to give it a try!
It is so good!! Let me know how it goes 🙂
I love homemade granola,it just makes morning nicer !
I agree! Thanks Kathy