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Maple, Apricot and Almond Granola

A highly versatile and delicious recipe for homemade granola.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats not quick cooking
  • 1/2 cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or other cooking oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Mix together all ingredients except apricot in a large bowl.
  • Spread mixture evenly on prepared baking sheet and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through. The granola should be golden by now but you can put it in for another 5 minutes or so if you want it darker.
  • Stir in fruit, then allow to cool and serve or transfer to an air-tight container.

Notes

  1. This will keep at room temperature for at least a couple of weeks.