Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup light-brown sugar, packed
  • 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 nuts, coarsely chopped, such as pecans, hazelnuts, walnuts, etc
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 1 cup dried fruit, such as cranberries, raisins, etc
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (optional)

Method

  • 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 nuts; 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 more.
  • Let cool completely on sheets.
  • Stir in dried fruit and chocolate chips, if desired.
  • Note - Store in airtight containers, up to 3 weeks. Also can be frozen for longer storage.