"The absolute best homemade granola recipe! Loaded with oats, nuts, maple syrup and brown sugar. The perfect balance of sweet, salty, and crunchy...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
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2 cups chopped nuts*
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⅓ cup pepitas or sunflower seeds (optional)
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¾ cup unsweetened coconut chips (optional, but highly recommended )
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½ teaspoon salt
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⅓ cup pure maple syrup
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⅓ cup oil (I use extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil)
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½ cup light brown sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup dried fruit (optional)