makes about six cups
3 cups old-fashioned oatmeal
1 cup sliced almonds
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup raw honey
1/4 cup raw (unrefined, unbleached) sugar
1/2 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup dried cherries, chopped
1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, use a wooden spoon (or your clean hands) to mix together all of the ingredients, stirring in the chopped cherries last.
3. Pour the granola onto the prepped baking sheet. Use the back of the wooden spoon to press the granola evenly and firmly into the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and stir, patting it down evenly before putting it back in the oven. Bake for 15-20 minutes more, or until the granola is golden brown.
5. Remove from the oven and allow to cool in the pan for 1-2 hours.
6. Store at room temperature in an airtight container.