⅓ c maple syrup
4 t vanilla extract
½ t salt
½ c vegetable oil
5 c old-fashioned rolled oats
2 c (10 ounces) chopped almonds, pecans or walnuts
2 c raisins or other dried fruit, chopped if necessary
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
Whisk brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in large bowl. Whisk in oil. Stir in the oats and nuts.
Turn out the mixture to the baking sheet and spread across sheet into thin, even layer (about 3/8 inch thick). Press firmly until very compact. Bake until lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes, rotating pan once halfway through baking. Remove granola from oven and cool thoroughly, about 1 hour. Break into pieces and stir in dried fruit.
OR
Here's one I haven't tried but sounds like it might be a good option
2 egg whites
6 c old-fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 c chopped almonds
1 1/2 c pecan pieces
1 c dried cranberries or raisins
1 c brown sugar
1 c dark corn syrup
1/2 cup oil
1 t salt
1 t cinnamon
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.
Whisk egg whites until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Stir the hot mixture and bake for up to 8 more minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Whisk egg whites until frothy. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well. Spread the mixture on the baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes. Stir the hot mixture and bake for up to 8 more minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
