A Better Granola - Bon Appétit

Name: A Better Granola - Bon Appétit
Ingredients: Preheat oven to 300°. Combine 1 large beaten egg white, 3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts), 1 1/2 cups coconut shavings, 1/2 cup agave syrup, 1/4 cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil,; 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 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries. DO AHEAD: Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.; Coconut shavings (chips) are strips of unsweetened coconut and are available at many natural foods stores and some supermarkets.; 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.

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INGREDIENTS

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Preheat oven to 300°. Combine 1 large beaten egg white, 3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts), 1 1/2 cups coconut shavings, 1/2 cup agave syrup, 1/4 cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil,

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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).

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Mix in 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries. DO AHEAD: Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.

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Coconut shavings (chips) are strips of unsweetened coconut and are available at many natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

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Customize it

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Swap maple syrup or honey for the agave to get a subtle flavor shift.

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If chocolate chips mean your kid will love it, throw ‘em in at the end.

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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.

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