Olive Oil and Maple Granola

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Olive Oil and Maple Granola

Servings 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 2 cups raw nuts and seeds of preference, left whole or coarsely chopped
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
  • 3 ⁄4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 ⁄2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 ⁄2 cup packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 ⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon coarse salt, to taste
  • 1 cup dried fruit (optional)

Instructions

Heat oven to 300° F.

Whisk syrup, olive oil, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, and mix until well combined.

Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper. Spread granola mixture in an even layer on each pan, let stand 15 minutes. Transfer to oven, bake, stirring every 10 to 15 minutes, until granola is toasted, about 30-45 minutes.

Remove granola from oven and season with more salt to taste. Let cool completely before adding fruit (if using), serving or storing in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Enjoy!