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A Better Granola

  • '1 large egg white'
  • '3 cups old-fashioned oats'
  • '1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds
  • pistachios
  • pecans
  • or walnuts)'
  • '1 1/2 cups coconut shavings'
  • '1/2 cup agave syrup'
  • '1/4 cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil'
  • '1/4 cup sesame seeds'
  • '2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar'
  • '1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt'
  • '1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon'
  • '1 cup dried cherries or cranberries'
  • 'Ingredient info: Coconut shavings (chips) are strips of unsweetened coconut and are available at many natural foods stores and some supermarkets.'

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F
  2. Combine 1 large beaten egg white, 3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts), 1 1/2 cups coconut shavings, 1/2 cup agave syrup, 1/4 cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a large bowl; toss to combine
  3. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet
  4. Bake granola, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and dry, 40-45 minutes
  5. Let cool on baking sheet (it will crisp as it cools)
  6. Mix in 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
  7. DO AHEAD: Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead
  8. Store airtight at room temperature