Granola With Pecans And Dried Fruit Recipe

Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray 

1/3 cup vegetable oil 

1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar 

1/2 cup honey 

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 

3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 

1/2 teaspoon fine salt 

3 cups rolled oats 

2 cups coarsely chopped pecans 

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 

1 cup mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins 

1 cup chocolate chips (optional) 

Preparation

Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Add oats and pecans; stir to combine. Divide mixture between sheets. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup coconut to each sheet; bake until mixture is golden brown, 15 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets. Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips, if desired.

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