Great Granola

INGREDIENTS

4 cups rolled oats
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup dried fruit
1/4 cup coconut flakes
1 cup nuts
5 tablespoons melted coconut oil or olive oil
1 tsp vanilla
1/3 – 1/2 cup real maple syrup or honey
2 egg whites, lightly beaten

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 300°

Mix together: oats, cinnamon, salt, fruit and nuts in a big bowl

In a separate bowl, whisk together maple syrup, oil, egg whites, and vanilla until smooth.

 Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir, making sure all dry ingredients are well coated.

 Split mixture between two baking sheets sprayed with cooking spray

 Spread evenly and press down firmly into a thin “donut” shaped single layer with a spatula. (This prevents an uncooked middle.)

Bake in preheated oven for 25-35 minutes until granola is golden brown and crisp at the edges. Do not stir while baking.

Allow to cool for 15 minutes on baking sheet before breaking into clusters.