Nutty Maple Granola

Nutty Maple Granola 3 cup oats (gluten free, if needed) 3 cups nuts (any combination of raw walnuts, pecans, pistachios, etc.) 1/2 cup sliced almonds 1/4 cup chia seeds 1/4 cup sesame seeds (or more chia seeds) 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (aka pepitas) 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup real maple syrup 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cup dried fruit I like equal parts (any combination of raisins, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, dried cherries, etc.) Preheat your oven to 250°F. Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat. In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, and coconut. In a small bowl, combine the water, olive oil, maple syrup, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, and toss until it is evenly distributed and moistened. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, stirring every 20 minutes, or until dry and golden. Toss the dried fruits in with the granola mixture. Allow to cool and store in an airtight container.