Everyday Living Granola

Ingredients

• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 cup mixed dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins
• 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees, with racks in upper and lower thirds. Lightly coat two rimmed baking sheets with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine oil, sugar, honey, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Add oats and pecans; stir to combine. Divide mixture between sheets. Bake 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/2 cup coconut to each sheet; bake until mixture is golden brown, 15 minutes. Let cool completely on sheets. Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips, if desired.