Homemade Cinnamon Almond Granola

Homemade Cinnamon Almond Granola

Ingredients:

1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons molasses
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon coconut or olive oil
½ teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups quick cooking oats
1/2 cup almonds, sliced
3/4 cup raisins

Instructions:

Place a saucepan over low heat.  Pour the honey and molasses into the pan.  Stir the two ingredients together well.  Pour in the water and stir slightly.  Pour the oil into the pan and stir well to make sure all ingredients are combined.  Sprinkle in the cinnamon and stir slightly.  Cook over low heat one minute stirring constantly and being sure mixture is heated through.

Place the oats into a large mixing bowl.  Add the almonds and toss.  Pour the heated mixture over the top of the oats and almonds and toss to coat evenly.

Set the oven temperature to 250 degrees.  Spray a cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray.  Spread the granola evenly over the sheet.  Bake 15 minutes being sure to stir every 5 minutes until the granola is golden brown and crispy.

Remove from the oven then stir in the raisins into the mixture. Allow to cool slightly before eating.