6 cups rolled oats; not instant
1 1/4 cups chopped nuts
1/4 cup raw hulled pumpkin or sunflower seeds
1/3 cup ground flaxseed
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
3 large egg whites
3/4 tsp coarse salt
3/4 cup sweetener; agave, honey, or unsulfured molasses
1/3 cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 cup dried fruit; coarsely chopped
Preheat oven to 350F. In a bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, flaxseed, and cinnamon. In another bowl, whisk together egg whites and salt until frothy. Add honey and oil, and whisk to combine. Stir in oat mixture until combined.
Spread mixture in even layers on two rimmed baking sheets. Bake 20 min. Remove from oven and use a spatula to gently flip the granola and move it from outer edges to center (to brown evenly). Return to oven and continue to cook about 10 min more or until golden brown. Cool completely on sheets, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in dried fruit.
OPTIONS: macadamia nuts, crystallized ginger, and pineapple
pistachios, sunflower seeds, sour cherries, and coconut
makes 24 Servings