My Favorite Homemade Granola

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup unsalted almonds (whole or coarsely chopped)
• 1 cup raw unsalted pumpkin seeds
• 1 cup unsweetened dried shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup white or brown sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/2 cup dried fruit (such as diced apricots, cherries, cranberries or raisins)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 300 (130C) degrees, with oven rack placed in the middle of the oven. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper

2. 2

   Layer the ingredients in a large bowl in the order listed (except for the dried fruit). Stir to mix, working from the bottom of the bowl, until everything is evenly coated.

3. 3

   Spread the granola mixture on the sheet in one even layer. Bake 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until the granola looks golden and toasted.

4. 4

   Let the pan cool. If you prefer chunky granola, leave to cool completely before stirring. Otherwise, stir the granola as it cools so prevent clumping.

5. 5

   Mix in dried fruit if using, and transfer to a sealed container. Keeps for 2 weeks.