First get out a large
saucepan. In it heat the margarine or butter and honey until
the margarine melts. If desired, you can also do this in a
microwave-safe bowl in the microwave. When the margarine and
honey are nicely melted together, stir in the oatmeal, cinnamon and
salt. I prefer to use quick oats in this recipe, but old
fashioned oats will work pretty well too. After mixing until the oats
are well coated, turn the mixture into a large cookie sheet, the kind
with sides. Bake the mixture at 300° for about 20
minutes. Stir the sides (which will brown quickly) into the
center every 5 minutes or so. This will ensure even browning.
After baking you can add dried fruit as desired. A cup of
raisins will make this a nice treat. Be sure not to add the
fruit until the oats are done baking. If you bake the raisins or
other dried fruit, they will turn into evil tooth-destroying-nuggets-of-pain.
The heat from the oven dries them out, making them
inedible. Only add dried fruit to granola after it is done cooking.
Makes 4-1/2 cups, or 18
servings; 1/4 cup each.
Per Per Serving
(excluding unknown items): 120 Calories; 4g Fat (26.5% calories from
fat); 3g Protein; 20g Carbohydrate; 2g Dietary Fiber; 0mg
Cholesterol; 60mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain(Starch); 1/2 Fat;
1/2 Other Carbohydrates.
