""Nothing glues like protein." Indeed, this granola was the most well-clustered I've ever produced in my kitchen. The toasted wheat germ adds a boost of nuttiness (and nutrition) while also helping the oats bind together...."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups (240 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
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1 cup (50 grams) unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut
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1 cup (100 grams) walnuts, coarsely chopped
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1/4 cup (25 grams) toasted wheat germ
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2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil
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1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
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1/2 cup (120 ml; or increase to a cup if a sweeter granola is preferred) maple syrup
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1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 large egg white
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1 1/2 cups (215 grams) dried cherries or another dried fruit, diced if large pieces