Olive Oil Granola

6 cups rolled oats
1 cup walnuts, chopped (or other nuts)

1 1/3 cup olive oil
1  cup maple syrup
1 t cinnamon
1 t ground cardamom or ginger (or both)
2 t kosher salt
2 t vanilla
zest of an orange

1 cup coconut flakes
1 cup sunflower seeds
2 cups dried fruits, raisins, apricots, dates, etc

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, maple syrup, spices, and salt. In a large bowl, mix the oats and nuts. Pour the oil/syrup mixture over the oats/nuts. Stir well. Spread out on 3 rimmed baking sheets. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring every 10 mins. Add the coconut the last 10 minutes. Add the seeds and fruits. Store in an airtight container.