Olive Oil Granola

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 1/2 cups raw pistachios, hulled
• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, hulled
• 1 cup coconut chips
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3/4 cup chopped dried cherries or apricots
• wheat germ, sesame seeds (to taste)

1. 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large bowl, combine oats, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, coconut chips, maple syrup, olive oil, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon and cardamom. Spread mixture on a rimmed baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and well toasted.
2. 2. Transfer granola to a large bowl and add apricots, tossing to combine. Serve with ricotta and fruit, if desired.

oldfashioned, pistachios, pumpkin seeds, coconut chips, maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, brown sugar, kosher salt, ground cinnamon, ground cardamom, cherries

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/olive-oil-granola-50047938 (may not work)