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Olive Oil Granola Clusters

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Making homemade granola is way easier than you think.These sweet and salty olive oil granola clusters are an easy, healthy, crowd-pleasing snack. You can prep them ahead to have on hand for the week – and easily double the recipe, if you’re trying to feed a crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 2/3 cup real maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup whole raw almonds, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole raw pecans, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350º F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper, and set aside.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine your wet ingredients and spices – maple syrup, olive oil, sea salt, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Heat over medium-low until just warm, about 4-5 minutes, and whisk well. Note: we don’t want to mixture to come to a simmer!
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients – oats, coarsely-chopped nuts, and sunflower seeds. Pour maple syrup mixture over top, and toss until all of the dry ingredients are well-coated with the wet.
  4. Spread granola evenly on your prepared sheet pan. Gently press it down with a spatula so it forms a large, even rectangle.
  5. Place in the oven, and bake for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, rotate your pan 180º so it will cook evenly from front to back. Bake for 15-20 more minutes, until crispy and a light golden brown.
  6. Let granola cool fully (this is key for getting good chunks), then break up into piece sizes of your choosing.
  7. Enjoy!

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