Cashew Almond Coconut Granola

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This is so great...why buy someone else's granola when you can bake up this tasty dish...and it is really easy to put together. I like chopped dates for the fruit, but raisins or dried cranberries would also be tasty!!

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 250 degrees.

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In a large bowl , combine the oats , nuts , coconut and brown sugar.

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In a separate bowl or liquid measuring cup , combine maple syrup , oil and salt.

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Combine both mixtures by slowly pouring the liquid over the oatmeal mixture and stirring well.

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Bake in one or two large rimmed baking sheets , spreading out into an even layer on each sheet.

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Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes , stirring occasionally , until golden.

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Remove from the oven and transfer into a large bowl , breaking up the clumps.

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Add the dried fruit and mix until evenly distributed.

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Store in an airtight container.

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Ingredients

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old fashioned oats, slivered almonds, cashews, coconut, brown sugar, pure maple syrup, vegetable oil, salt, dried fruit