Simple flavors - oatmeal, pecans and cranberries baked with natural goodness. This recipe is so simple, that homemade granola may soon become a staple in your house for breakfasts and snacks! Best Granola Ever is perfect for family members 3-99 years old. 

Ingredients:

4 cups of old-fashioned oats 

1 1/2 cups chopped pecans 

1/2 cup packed brown sugar 

1/2 tsp salt 

1/2 tsp cinnamon 

1/4 cup cooking oil 

1/4 cup honey 

1 tsp vanilla 

1 cup dried cranberries 

Directions: Preheat over to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, mix the oats, pecans, salt and cinnamon. In a saucepan warm the oil and honey and stir in the vanilla. Carefully pour the liquid over the oat mixture. Stir gently with a wooden spoon until the mixture is evenly coated. 

Spread the granola onto a large cookie sheet (15X10X1 inch). Bake 40 minutes, stirring carefully every 10 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely. Stir in dried cranberries. 

Storage: Store granola in an air-tight container at room temperature for one week or in the freezer for 3 months. 

Makes 9-10 servings. 

About the authors: Cheryl Tallman and Joan Ahlers are sisters, the mothers of five children and founders of Fresh Baby ( www.FreshBaby.com ). They are the creators of the award-winning So Easy Baby Food Kit and Good Clean Fun Placemats, available at many fine specialty stores and national chains including Target and Whole Foods Markets.