Granola is so easy to make, even my eight year old daughter can almost do it all by herself (except using the oven) ! You can make it as simple as ours, or you can add more of your favourites. Eat it with milk, yoghurt and fresh fruits as a healthy breakfast or snack.

Makes about 2 cups
Total time = 30 minutes

• 1 cup quick oats
• 2 tablespoons demerara or brown sugar
• 1/4 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup blanched almond slices
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1. Preheat oven to 300°F
2. Mix together oats, sugar, raisins and almonds
3. Add oil, maple syrup and vanilla, mix well
4. Place a thin and even layer on cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
5. Bake for about 20 minutes until golden, stirring once
6. Cool and store in air-tight container for up to 2 weeks