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A Better Granola

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The secret to perfectly crunchy granola? An egg white. Feel free to riff on this recipe at will: Substitute maple syrup or honey for the agave to get a subtle flavor shift; or, if chocolate chips mean your kid will love it, throw in a handful after the granola cools. This granola’s great out of hand, but for added protein, serve over yogurt. Or layer it in a glass with yogurt and fresh fruit.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    12 Servings

Ingredients

1

large egg white, lightly beaten

3

cups old-fashioned oats

cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pecans, pistachios, or walnuts)

cups coconut shavings

½

cup agave syrup

¼

cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil

¼

cup sesame seeds

2

tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar

teaspoons kosher salt

½

teaspoon ground cinnamon

1

cup dried cherries or cranberries

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Preparation

  1. 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.

    Step 2

    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.

Nutrition Per Serving

12 servings
1 serving contains: Calories (kcal) 330 Fat (g) 21 Saturated Fat (g) 11 Cholesterol (mg) 0 Carbohydrates (g) 32 Dietary Fiber (g) 5 Total Sugars (g) 15 Protein (g) 4 Sodium (mg) 250