Ingredients
- 6 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¾ cup minced dates
What Makes This Recipe So Good
Cooking Tips You Should Know
- Use old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture and crunch.
- Add dried fruit after baking to keep it chewy and prevent it from drying out.
Step 1
Lightly heat your oven to 325°F (165°C). In a large bowl, toss together the oats, pecans, and almonds. In a separate cup, whisk the oil, maple syrup, and water until well combined, then pour it over the oat mixture. Give everything a good stir so all the oats and nuts are nicely coated. Spread the mixture evenly across two baking sheets.
Step 2
Pop the sheets into the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Take them out, give the granola a good stir, then bake for another 12 minutes. Repeat this stirring and baking one more time until the granola turns a lovely golden brown. Once done, let it cool completely.
Step 3
While the granola is cooling, mix the cinnamon and cardamom in a jar or container with a lid. Add the dates, raisins, and cranberries, then cover it and shake well so the spices coat the dried fruit. Finally, stir the spiced fruit into the cooled granola and enjoy!
