Gets toasty just as if it was baked in the oven

Ingredients

Base

• 8½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats (or 6-grain blend)
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup honey
• ½ cup cooking oil
• 1 Tbsp molasses (optional)
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 2 tsp vanilla

Optional Mix-Ins

• 1–⅓ cups coconut
• 1–2 cups chopped nuts and/or slivered almonds
• 1 cup raisins, dried cranberries, or other dried fruit
• 1–2 cups mini chocolate chips

• Toast nuts (if using):
  Place nuts on a microwave-safe plate or glass pie dish. Microwave on high for 1–3 minutes, stirring every minute, until lightly browned and fragrant. Watch closely to prevent burning. Set aside to cool.
• Toast coconut (optional):
  Microwave coconut the same way, stirring frequently. Once it begins to brown, cook in 10-second intervals until lightly toasted. Set aside to cool.
• Prepare oats:
  Measure oats into a large microwave-safe glass bowl.
• Mix liquids:
  In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, oil, and honey (measure in this order to use one measuring cup). Add molasses, salt, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until well mixed.
• Combine:
  Pour liquid mixture over oats. Scrape the bowl clean and stir well until all oats are evenly coated.
• Microwave:
  Microwave on high for 3–4 minutes. Stir well, scraping down the sides. Microwave another 3–4 minutes and stir again. Continue cooking in 1-minute intervals, stirring each time, until oats are lightly toasted. Watch carefully—granola can scorch easily and will continue to cook as it cools.
• Cool and add mix-ins:
  Spread granola on a large baking sheet to cool completely. Once cool, stir in nuts, coconut, dried fruit, or chocolate chips as desired.