Preheat the oven – Set your oven to 325°F (165°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. This prevents sticking and helps with even browning.

Mix the dry ingredients – In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped nuts, coconut, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir until evenly distributed.

Prepare the wet mixture – In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, oil, and vanilla extract until smooth and fully blended.

Combine everything – Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture and stir thoroughly, making sure every oat is lightly coated. This helps create clusters while baking.

Spread evenly – Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and press it gently into an even layer. Avoid spreading too thin, as thicker layers form better clusters.

Bake slowly – Place in the oven and bake until golden, stirring once halfway through to ensure even toasting. Watch carefully during the final minutes to prevent over-browning.

Cool completely – Remove from the oven and let the granola cool undisturbed. As it cools, it will crisp up and form clusters.

Add dried fruit – Once completely cool, stir in the dried fruit and break the granola into desired cluster sizes.