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.

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