Vanilla-Scented Granola

From: LaMesaLee

On Jul 2, 2009

GREAT granola! Will make again.

From: VenomousKate

On Jun 17, 2009

This is everything I always thought granola would be, and after trying this recipe I will never, EVER buy the store-made stuff again. Only change: I added raisins and dried cranberries after cooling. Super delicious, and so easy to make. Thank you for sharing it!!!

From: kimberli

On Mar 29, 2004

Fantastic stuff!! This is now our official granola recipe. I've made several batches already - my entire family including visiting parents and in-laws keep raving over it. We have it over ice cream & chocolate sauce, with yogurt, etc. I did do a couple of things differently - used 1 c of very coarsely chopped almonds instead of sliced, added an extra cup of chopped pecans to one batch. I also added 1 cup wide ribbon coconut, and stir in 1 cup raisins and/or craisins after baking. Since I added more dry ingredients, I increased the amount of wet accordingly. I don't stir granola while it's baking, instead I put it into two baking sheets and rotate them every ten minutes - that way I get more clusters. Sorry this is so long - but thanks for posting this recipe! We love it!!

From: michEgan

On Jan 6, 2006

I had to retype this review to let everyone know how much my husband loves this stuff. He told me it is the best granola he has ever had. Last night he had the last of my first batch and made sure I was going to make more! The only thing I did different is I chopped the almonds very fine in my food processor. I am going to add dried cranberries, blueberries too. But I will add that after it is done baking. I also increased the vanilla too. This is such a wonderful recipe, Bev, thanks so much for sharing. There is so much you can do to this recipe, adding coconut, dried fruit, differnet nuts. BUT it is also excellent just the way it is! I want to dry strawberries this spring, add it to the recipe! If you love granola, you gotta try this winner.