Granola

Ingredients

• 8 ounces rolled oats
• 1.5 cups chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, peanuts)
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup maple syrup
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil or peanut oil
• 0.5 cup dried fruits (raisins, cranberries)

Directions

1. 1. Heat the oven to 350°. Put the oats, coconut, cashews, almonds, walnuts, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine. Drizzle with the maple syrup and oil and stir until they’re evenly incorporated. Transfer the mixture to a 13- by 18-inch rimmed baking sheet and spread into a relatively even layer.
2. 2. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes or so, until the granola has begun to turn crisp and brown, about 45 minutes. (It will continue to crisp up as it cools.) Let cool for at least 15 minutes, then stir in the raisins and cranberries, if you’re using them. Serve with milk or yogurt if you like. (Store unused granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a month.)