Cinnamon-Raisin Granola

Name: Cinnamon-Raisin Granola
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup honey; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 cup raisins

"This granola recipe makes a great late-night snack," explains Ida Grove, Iowa field editor Tammy Neubauer. "I like that it's nutritious, too."

Ingredients

4 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup honey
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup raisins

Directions

In a large bowl, combine oats and coconut; set aside. In a saucepan, combine the brown sugar, oil, honey and cinnamon; bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Pour over oat mixture; stir to coat. Spread in a large shallow baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cool. Add raisins. Store in an airtight container.