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Crunchy, sticky and sweet, this homemade granola is made in one bowl and has so much flavor. Sweetened with mostly maple syrup, this healthy breakfast or snack recipe is so easy to make. Mix all 8 ingredients in a bowl and spread it on the pan and bake for 45 mins.

Almond Cherry Granola Recipe

4.17 from 12 votes
Toss this almond cherry granola together quickly using oats, almond flour, vanilla, almonds, and sweet dried cherries. Use my tips for big clusters of granola and never buy store bought granola again.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Molly Thompson

INGREDIENTS

  • 4 cups old fashioned rolled oats gluten-free if needed
  • 1 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup refined coconut oil melted
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 Tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 cup dried cheries

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine oats, almond flour, sliced almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl.
  • Melt the coconut oil in a separate medium bowl. Whisk in the brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Alternately, you can use a small saucepan to melt the coconut, sugar, and syrup oil over medium heat.
  • Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture, add the dried cherries, and stir with a rubber spatula to combine, making sure all of the oats are covered in the mixture. It will be sticky.
  • Dump the granola mixture into the prepared pan and use a rubber spatula to spread and press it down firmly into an even layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, rotating halfway through for even cooking. Do not stir the granola.
  • Remove it from the heat and allow it to cool slightly for 10 minutes. Carefully use your hands to break the granola up into big or small clusters, depending on preference. Bake for an additional 5 minutes, until the granola is toasty and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely before serving. It will get crunchier as it cools. Leftover granola stays fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Recipe Equipment

Large sheet pan
Parchment paper
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