Spiced Cherry Almond Granola
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Recipe type: Breakfast
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Serves: 6
 
Easy spiced granola made with dried cherries, slivered almonds and coconut scented with cinnamon and cardamom makes for a healthy, hearty breakfast at a fraction of the cost of store bought varieties.
Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups oats
  • ½ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup dried coconut flakes
  • ½ cup dried cherries
  • ⅛ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup maple syrup or honey
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon cardamom
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 300F.
  2. Combine the oats, almonds and coconut into a large bowl.
  3. Combine the oil and maple syrup or honey in a separate cup and mix.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and toss with the cinnamon, cardamom and salt.
  5. Spread the granola mixture over the baking sheet and bake for about 10-20 minutes - checking and stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  6. Remove from oven when the granola is golden brown and let cool.
  7. Toss in dried cherries and enjoy!
  8. Store in a sealed bag or container.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ cup (1/6 recipe) Calories: 248 Fat: 10 Carbohydrates: 35 Sugar: 19 Sodium: 104 Protein: 4
Recipe by Ahu Eats at https://www.ahueats.com/2015/10/spiced-cherry-almond-granola.html