Homemade granola is such a special treat to make at home - from the creative expression with selected ingredients to the nutty, delicate sweetness while it bakes. Bonus points if you dry the fruit yourself, but that's completely optional!
Combine rolled oats, pecans, and salt in a medium bowl and stir to combine.
In a separate bowl, add EVOO, honey, pure vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Whisk to thoroughly combine.
Add the dry ingredients (oats mixture) to the liquid mixture and stir until the oats are lightly coated.
Pour onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. If you desire chunks of granola, use the back of a spoon or spatula to pack the granola together.
Bake for 10 - 15 minutes before removing from oven and gently stirring.
Return to oven for the remaining baking time, about 15 minutes or until the oats turn a light golden brown.
At the completion of baking, remove from oven. Sprinkle dried blueberries over the granola and pat into the mixture using a spoon. Allow to rest before breaking apart and enjoying. Store in an airtight container.