Granola Bonapp

By mariannefeldman

http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/a-better-granola

Ingredients

• SERVINGS: 12
• 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
• 3 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pecans, pistachios, or walnuts)
• 1 1/2 cups coconut shavings (i added simple syrup to unsweetened)
• 1/2 cup agave syrup
• 1/4 cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil ( i used coconut)
• 1/4 cup sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300°. Toss egg white, oats, nuts, coconut shavings, agave syrup, oil, sesame seeds, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon in a large bowl. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.
Bake granola, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and dry, 40–45 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet (it will crisp as it cools). Mix in cherries.
Do Ahead: Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.
Customize It
Swap maple syrup or honey for the agave to get a subtle flavor shift.
If chocolate chips mean your kid will love it, throw 'em in at the end.
This granola's great out of hand, but for added protein, serve over low-fat yogurt. Or layer it in a glass with yogurt and fresh fruit.