Cherry Walnut Granola
This healthy cherry walnut granola is crispy, chewy, just sweet enough, and packed with good-for-you stuff. It's gluten free friendly, too!
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Servings: 6 servings
Equipment
- sheet pan
- spatula
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups gluten free rolled oats (double check the label)
- 1 cup walnuts (chopped)
- ¾ cup pumpkin seeds
- ½ cup unsweetened dried cherries
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper if desired.
- In a large bowl, stir together the coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla. It might look a little clumpy because the coconut oil might not be melted all the way but don’t panic. It’ll all come together.
- Add in the oats, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Use a wooden spoon (or even better your clean hands) and smush it all together until everything is coated and slightly sticky.
- Spread it out on your baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until it’s golden and crunchy.
- Let it cool completely before adding the dried cherries. Don’t skip the cooling part unless you like soggy sadness.
Notes
Store this granola in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze this granola for up to 3 months. Allow it to come to room temperature before eating - (the cherries can freeze solid.)
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