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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.'

Preheat oven to 300°F. 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. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake granola, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and dry, 40-45 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet (it will crisp as it cools). Mix in 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries. DO AHEAD: Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.