Simple Homemade Granola

We are big granola fans around here.  It is so versatile and delicious.  The one from the store though is so expensive and not as healthy as it claims to be.  This version is super simple (just basic), but you can add many things to it, such as nuts, dried or fresh fruits, chocolate chunks, etc.  I personally like mine with some yogurt.  However you want to enjoy it, it is simply delicious! You house will also smell AMAZING as you're making this!  Enjoy!
Ingredients:
-1/2 cup packed brown sugar
-1/2 cup honey
-1/2 cup vegetable oil
-7 cups quick oats
-1 tsp cinnamon
-2 tsp vanilla extract
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375 F.  Coat 2 rimmed cookie sheets with cooking spray.  Set aside.
In a small saucepan, mix the sugar, honey and oil.  Bring to a boil and let it cook for a couple of minutes.
While that's cooking, pour the oats into a large bowl.
Once the sugar mixture is done cooking, remove from the stove and add the cinnamon and vanilla.  Mix well and pour over oats.  Mix very well until oats are evenly coated.
Divide the oat mixture evenly into prepared pans and lay it flat.  
Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven.  Turn the oven off.  Stir the oats and return to the off oven.  Let granola sit there for about 20 minutes.  Remove from the oven, stir and let it cool completely.  Store into air tight container.  Enjoy!

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