Apple Pecan Granola

Ingredients

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup melted coconut oil or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped dried apples

Steps

1. Heat the oven to 325°F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
2. Mix the oats, pecans, pepitas, cinnamon and salt. Stir in the maple syrup, oil and vanilla until everything is coated.
3. Press the mixture into an even layer on the sheet.
4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan once, until golden. Do not stir if you want clusters.
5. Let it cool completely on the pan, then break into pieces and mix in the dried apples.

TipStore airtight at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.