Olive Oil & Maple Granola

Olive Oil & Maple Granola
Yield: 7 cups

Ingredients:

• 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, hulled
• 1 cup raw sunflower seeds, hulled
• 1 cup unsweetened coconut chips
• 1 1/4 cup raw pecans, left whole or coarsely chopped
• 3/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• Coarse salt

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 300°F.
2. Place oats, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, coconut, pecans, maple syrup, olive oil, sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
3. Spread granola mixture in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Transfer to oven and bake, stirring every 10-15 minutes, until granola is toasted, about 45 minutes.
4. Remove granola from oven and season with more salt to taste. Let cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container for up to 1 month.