Name: A Better Granola
Yield: Makes 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 large egg white; 3 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts); 1 1/2 cups coconut shavings; 1/2 cup agave syrup; 1/4 cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil; 1/4 cup sesame seeds; 2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries; Ingredient info: Coconut shavings (chips) are strips of unsweetened coconut and are available at many natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

Granola on a sheet tray set on a piece of white linen.

A Better GranolaChristina Holmes

Using an egg white adds crunch without calories.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 12 servings

Ingredients

1 large egg white

3 cups old-fashioned oats

1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts)

1 1/2 cups coconut shavings

1/2 cup agave syrup

1/4 cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil

1/4 cup sesame seeds

2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 cup dried cherries or cranberries

Ingredient info: Coconut shavings (chips) are strips of unsweetened coconut and are available at many natural foods stores and some supermarkets.

Preparation

Step 1
Preheat oven to 300°F. Combine 1 large beaten egg white, 3 cups old-fashioned oats, 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as almonds, pistachios, pecans, or walnuts), 1 1/2 cups coconut shavings, 1/2 cup agave syrup, 1/4 cup olive oil or warmed coconut oil, 1/4 cup sesame seeds, 2 tablespoons (packed) light brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon in a large bowl; toss to combine. Spread out on a rimmed baking sheet.
Step 2
Bake granola, stirring every 10 minutes, until golden brown and dry, 40-45 minutes. Let cool on baking sheet (it will crisp as it cools).
Step 3
Mix in 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries.
Step 4
DO AHEAD: Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store airtight at room temperature.