Apricot Crisp Granola

Ingredients

• Rolled oats (3 cups)
• Dried apricots (1 cup, chopped)
• Almonds (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Pecans (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Coconut oil (1/4 cup)
• Honey (1/3 cup)
• Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1 teaspoon)
• Salt (1/4 teaspoon)

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped dried apricots, almonds, pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Once melted, stir in the honey and vanilla extract until fully combined.
4. Pour the warm coconut oil mixture over the oat and nut mixture. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly coated with the mixture.
5. Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure even baking, until the granola is golden brown and crispy.
7. Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet; it will become crunchier as it cools.
8. Once cooled, transfer the granola to an airtight container for storage. Enjoy it with milk or yogurt, or as a crunchy snack on its own!