Chocolate Chip Granola

Directions

1. 1
   Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2. 2
   In a large bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract and salt.
3. 3
   Whisk in the vegetable oil to combine.
4. 4
   Add the oats and chocolate chips and fold the mixture together with a rubber spatula until all of the oats and chocolate chips are thoroughly coated.
5. 5
   Turn the oat mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread into a thin, even layer. Using a stiff metal spatula, compress the oat mixture until very compact.
6. 6
   Bake until the top is lightly browned, 40 to 45 minutes, rotating the sheet halfway through baking.
7. 7
   Remove the granola from the oven and let cool on a wire rack to room temperature, about 1 hour. Break the cooled granola into pieces as large or as small as you like. The granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.