Homemade Granola

• 4 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup chopped nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts)
• 1/2 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/3 cup vegetable or melted coconut oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup dried fruit (raisins, cranberries or chopped apricots)

1. 1Heat the oven to 325°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
2. 2Mix the oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
3. 3Warm the honey and oil together for 30 seconds in the microwave, stir in the vanilla, and pour over the oats. Stir until everything is coated.
4. 4Spread it on the sheet and press down firmly with a spatula.
5. 5Bake 25–30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway but not stirring, until golden. It crisps up as it cools.
6. 6Cool completely on the pan, then break into clusters and stir in the dried fruit. Store airtight for up to 2 weeks.

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