Vanilla Scented Granola

I wish you could all smell the sweet vanilla sweeping through my home as I bake this wonderful granola! It's uplifting on a dreary, rainy day like today. I was given this recipe from my friend Stephanie who is an amazing mom and cook, and I must say this is one recipe I make often (and I know some of you already do too!). Give it a try, and you'll see why!

Ingredients:

4 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup nuts (almonds, pecans, walnuts - chopped to your desired size)

1/2 cup packed golden brown sugar

1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/3 cup vegetable oil

1/4 cup honey

2 Tbsp sugar

4 tsp. vanilla extract

Instructions:

Position rack in middle of oven and preheat to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray.

Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Combine oil, honey, and sugar in small saucepan; bring to simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Pour hot liquid over oat mixture; stir well. Toss mixture until thoroughly mixed.

Spread granola on prepared baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, stirring occasionally (I usually stir twice), about 30-40 minutes. Transfer sheet to rack; cool granola completely.

Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

Pairings:

Here are some of my favorite pairings with this granola for a yu

mmy breakfast, snack or treat-

• French vanilla yogurt
• Milk
• Vanilla frozen yogurt with chocolate chips and berries

Comment with your other granola pairings!