Step 1

Adjust the oven rack to upper middle position. Heat oven to 325 °F.

Step 2

Line your sheet pan with parchment paper. (it helps tremendously when it is time to clean.)

Step 3

Whisk maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, salt and oil in a BIG bowl.

Step 4

Add the oats, almonds and walnuts in to the liquid mixture and fold until thoroughly mixed.

Step 5

Transfer the oat mixture onto baking sheet and spread it to make an even layer.

Step 6

Using the back of a ramekin* or a spatula, compress oat mixture until it is very compact.

Step 7

Bake for 20-25 minutes rotating pan once halfway through baking.

Step 8

Once baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for 15-30 minutes.

Step 9

Break cooled granola into pieces of your desired size.

Step 10

Mix in the chopped dried fruit and shredded coconut.