1. Preheat oven to 375°F (160°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix all dry ingredients in a bowl (oats, chopped dates, raisins, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon).

3. Heat a small saucepan over medium heat on your stovetop. Combine wet ingredients (maple syrup, molasses, and vanilla extract) and stir for 2-3 minutes. Or you can add the ingredients to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until just slightly melted and combined.

4. Pour wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Use a spoon to break apart clumps of dates and raisins.

5. Spread the granola over the baking sheet into a thin layer and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. Stir halfway at 10 minutes—this is really important to keep it from burning.

6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool before storing in an airtight container at room temperature. It will keep for several weeks (if you don’t eat it all first!).