Herbie's Famous Granola

Submitted by Luke Braun on behalf of Herbert Struemper

Ingredients

• 4 cup(s) of old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1.5 cup(s) of whole or roughly chopped almonds
• 0.75 teaspoon(s) of salt
• 0.5 teaspoon(s) of ground cinnamon
• 0.5 cup(s) of olive oil
• 0.5 cup(s) of maple syrup or honey
• 1 teaspoon(s) of vanilla extract
• 0.667 cup(s) of dried cranberries
• 0.5 cup(s) of optional chocolate chips or coconut flakes

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, almonds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
3. Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
4. Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
5. If you want toasted coconut in your granola, stir the coconut flakes into the granola halfway through baking. They?ll get nice and toasty that way.
6. Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don?t want extra-clumpy granola.
7. Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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