Ever since I started making my own granola I haven’t been able to eat store bought granola anymore (with the exception of Nature’s Path Organic Oats & Honey Granola…that is just simply delicious).

My kids LOVE my homemade granola, especially my youngest son. The last time I made it he stated that I should add almonds.

So I did!

Now I guess you can say my simple 3 ingredient granola recipe got a slight upgrade.

And while I was at it I added some cinnamon because who can resist anything with cinnamon in it?

And I have recently replaced my all time favorite snack of apples & peanut butter with granola, Greek yogurt, and sliced fruit. And this new granola recipe tastes so good with this combination! I think I am truly addicted to this new snack combo!

Enjoy!

Cinnamon Almond Granola

This recipe makes 6 servings.

What you’ll need:

• 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
• 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup (or raw or organic honey)
• 3 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine all ingredients together in a medium mixing bowl. Make sure the granola is well coated.
3. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
4. Evenly spread the granola mixture onto the cookie sheet.
5. Bake granola for 15 minutes.
6. Let cool and store in an airtight container.