Healthy, Quick Maple Honey Granola with Bark-Like Clusters

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees** and line a large rimmed baking sheet with silicone or parchment.

Step 2

Mix the syrup, honey, vanilla, and oil together in a large bowl, and then add the remaining ingredients (except for the optional fruit), stirring until the oats are completely coated.

Step 3

Press the oat mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet, using the back of the spoon, a spatula, or your hand wetted with water.

Step 4

Bake, rotating the pan halfway through, for about 24 minutes and do not stir. It will be golden brown all over and more on the edges.

Step 5

Remove to a cooling rack for 1 hour before breaking the granola into chunks and letting cool completely.

Step 6

Add any optional fruit and store in an airtight container.