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Heart Healthy Unsweetened Granola

Oven Recipe:

Ingredients:
2 cups oats
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Pam Spray

Directions:
1.  Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.  Spray a 9 by 13 baking pan with Pam Spray.
3.  Spread oats across a 9 by 13 baking pan to create a thin layer of oats.  Toss with vanilla extract and cinnamon (while on the baking pan).  Then flatten the tin layer of oats again.
4.   Bake for 15 minutes. Check oats to see if they are crispy.  If they are not, the mix and flatten again, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until a golden brown crispiness is reached.
5.   Remove from oven, allow to cool completely, and add dried fruit.  Store a in a container for later.  Enjoy for up to 3 weeks.


Iron Skillet Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 Cup Old Fashion Oats
1/2 Teaspoon Cinnamon
1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Teaspoon Canola Oil

Directions:
1) Heat iron skillet coated in 1 teaspoon canola oil on medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
2) Mix oats, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl, then pour onto skillet.
3) Use a wooden spoon spoon to slowly stir oats to prevent burning. Oats will turn a golden brown after about 10 minutes. Once they reach a golden brown, they are ready to be served!



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