Chocolate Cherry Granola Recipe

Name: Chocolate Cherry Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups Rolled Oats (I Used Trader Joe's Gluten Free Oats); 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut; 1 cup Slivered Almonds; 1/4 cups Coconut Oil; 1/4 cups Coconut Sugar; 1/2 cups Unsweetened Cocoa Powder; 1/4 cups Maple Syrup; 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract; 1 cup Dried Cherries; 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 275 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
2
In a bowl, add rolled oats, shredded coconut and slivered almonds; set aside.
3
In a small saucepan set over low heat, add coconut oil, coconut sugar, cocoa powder and maple syrup.
4
Whisk constantly until sugar is melted and the sauce starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, about 5 minutes.
5
Remove pan from heat and whisk in vanilla extract.
6
Quickly pour chocolate mixture over oats and mix well.
7
Take your time mixing, you wanted everything covered in your chocolate sauce.
8
Pour granola onto prepared baking sheet and gently press the granola down.
9
Bake in the oven for 38 minutes.
10
Turn oven off and leave the oven door slightly opened for about 30 minutes more.
11
Once granola is cooled, remove pan from oven, mix in dried cherries and if desired add a handful of chocolate chips.

918

kcal

Calories

Fat

109

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups Rolled Oats (I Used Trader Joe's Gluten Free Oats), 1 cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut, 1 cup Slivered Almonds, 1/4 cups Coconut Oil, and more.

Yes, Chocolate Cherry Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chocolate Cherry Granola

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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