katie's granola

Just like the recipe above, I stole this one too! One of my friends, Katie, made this granola and I was lucky enough to get to taste some last weekend while camping - I knew I HAD to have the recipe. Lately I have been trying out different Trader Joe's granolas as a healthy breakfast option, but they don't even come close to the one Katie made. I have never been a huge granola fan, but I am SOLD. Make this and you will have a wonderful breakfast every morning and feel amazing afterwards! :)

Katie's Granola
Makes 6 cups

• 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not quick cooking)
• 1 cup sliced raw almonds
• ½ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
• ¼ cup unsalted pepitas (hulled pumpkin seeds) or shelled sunflower seeds
• ½ cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• ½ teaspoon kosher sea salt
• 1 cup dried fruit (such as raisins, currants, cranberries, cherries)

• Heat oven to 350° F.
  
• On a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, toss the oats, almonds, coconut, and pepitas with the maple syrup, oil and sea salt.
• Bake, tossing once, until golden and crisp, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Let cool, then add the dried fruit and toss to combine.
  
• The granola will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 3 weeks.