Cherry almond granola is a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack!
It’s July…how did that happen? June just flew by!
We are in the middle of summer here, and as usual at this time of year, I just want to make things that are super easy. I don’t want a lot of dishes to do, so that means anything that can be made with just one bowl is a win. Breakfast is usually a smoothie or cereal – I still love a bowl of my homemade cherry almond granola in the summer.
This is a really easy basic recipe for granola – you can pretty much substitute whatever you want for each ingredient and it will still turn out great. Don’t like cherries? Do blueberries. Not a maple syrup fan? Agave or honey works just as well. Almonds aren’t your cup of tea? Any nut or seed will do.
This cherry almond granola recipe is easy, yummy, and a great way to start the day.
Cherry Almond Granola.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free old fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/4 cup vegan buttery spread melted
- 5 Tablespoons maple syrup
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchmentr.
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Combine everything EXCEPT the dried cherries in a large bowl and mix well.
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Spread the mixture on the cookie sheet and bake at 275 degrees for about 30-40 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes or so.
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Remove from oven and stir in the dried cherries. Allow to cool fully before storing in an airtight container.
Are you getting ready for the Fourth of July where you live? How do you celebrate? Are people in your neighborhood setting off fireworks at midnight like they are where we live? (Sigh. I know people love their fireworks, but it makes me nervous when it’s kids setting them off…kind of dangerous! Also, it makes me mad when it wakes up my kids. Boo.)
Anyway, a bowl of granola a day keeps the fireworks away? Right? Wait…I think I’m remembering that wrong. :)
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SO GOOD!!!
Homemade granola is one of my favorite things and this looks wonderful! I love the short ingredient list, and the cherry almond combo is a favorite of mine! Love your photos of this granola, too!
Thanks, Kristine! I love granola – and a simple version is what we fall back on most of the time here!
Looks so good! Yum. :)
Thanks, Amy!
It’s been too long since my last batch of granola and I love trying out new recipes. Am ALL OVER this cherry almond version! Such a perfect way to start the day! :D
Thank you, Julia! This version is a favorite right now!
Nothing beats a good homemade granola for breakfast. This is great ;-)
Thank you, Olivia!
I love a good homemade granola and this awesome-looking stuff is definitely calling out to me! Love the combo of cherries and almonds!
Thanks, Sarah!