Granola Clusters

• old fashioned oats↗2 1⁄2 cups
• flour↗2⁄3 cup
• packed brown sugar1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• your favorite nuts, chopped1⁄2 cup
• butter (try not to use margarine)↗1⁄2 cup
• pure maple syrup↗1⁄2 cup
• dried cranberries↗1⁄4 cup
• raisins↗1⁄4 cup
• dates, chopped↗1⁄4 cup

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 325°F In a large bowl, stir together the first 5 ingredients; set aside.

2. 2

   In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and maple syrup together in the microwave on high.

3. 3

   Stir the butter mixture into the dry ingredients and pour onto a lined baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake for 10 minutes, flip the granola over and bake for about 10 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove from the oven and toss with the dried fruit while still hot.

6. 6

   Serve when cool.