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Granola

Oats and nuts baked with maple syrup, then tossed with dried fruit.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cup raw nuts (or seeds)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup (or honey)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup dried fruit, chopped if large

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. While the oven is heating, mix the oats, nuts, salt, and cinnamon together in a large bowl.
  2. Pour in the oil, maple syrup, and vanilla and mix well. Pour the mixture into large rimmed pan and spread it out in an even layer.
  3. Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway.
  4. Let the granola cool completely and then top with the dried fruit.