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Here’s the recipe:
Makes 2 servings
Homemade granola can take more than an hour: toasting the grains, adding the mix-ins, baking it all, cooling it. But you can make a small batch in a skillet in minutes. Better yet, stir all the dry ingredients together the night before, then cover the bowl and leave it on the counter until morning. For more flavor, substitute a walnut, almond, or pecan oil. For gluten sensitivities, search for certified gluten-free rolled oats.
1 cup regular rolled oats (or 1/2 cup rolled oats plus 1/2 cup spelt flakes, kamut flakes, wheat flakes, barley flakes, etc.)
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon canola or vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon table salt
Milk of any sort or plain yogurt, if desired
1. Stir the oats, almonds coconut, maple syrup, oil, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl until the oats are evenly coated with oil and spices.
2. Set an 8- or 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for a minute or two. Transfer the contents of the bowl to the skillet.
3. Cook, stirring often, until toasty and fragrant, 5 to 6 minutes. Serve warm on its own or topped with milk or yogurt, if desired.