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September 12, 2014 By Emily 12 Comments

Cherry Vanilla Granola

Filed Under: breakfast, easy, snack, vegan Tagged With: cherry, cinnamon, coconut oil, granola, oat, oats, pecans, quick, vanilla

This sweet, crunchy Cherry Vanilla Granola has oats, pecans, dried cherries and chia seeds to power you through the morning.

Cherry Vanilla Granola | It Bakes Me Happy

I love to make my own granola, so much so that it kind of makes me cringe when I realize that I’ve run out and don’t have time to make more. For the days when nothing else sounds good for breakfast I will turn to my trusty 5-minute granola recipe  and when get really desperate, I will go to the grocery store. Store bought granola always leaves me a little dissatisfied, even the really good kind, because it’s never exactly what I’m craving. That is what makes this Cherry Vanilla Granola the perfect breakfast for me.

I will pretty much eat it all day long, no joke! Granola in almond milk for breakfast, granola sprinkled over a bit of Greek yogurt as an afternoon snack, a handful of granola mixed with a few mini chocolate chips to satisfy any late night hunger. (Hi, I’m Emily and I’m a granola addict!) Tired of hearing me talk about granola? Then mix yourself up a batch soon and next time a craving strikes you’ll be so glad you did. Enjoy and happy baking!

Cherry Vanilla Granola | It Bakes Me Happy

Cherry Vanilla Granola | It Bakes Me Happy
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Cherry Vanilla Pecan Granola

Prep 5 mins

Cook 35 mins

Total 40 mins

Author Emily

Yield 5 cups

Ingredients

  • 1/4 c coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 c maple syrup
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla bean paste
  • 3 c old fashioned oats
  • 1/2 c chopped pecans
  • 1/4 c chia seeds
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • dash salt
  • 1/2 c dried cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350º and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla bean paste.
  3. Add the oats, chopped pecans, cinnamon and salt; toss to coat evenly.
  4. Spread in a single layer on the baking pan and bake for 30-35 minutes, until desired toast is reached; stir the mixture around every 15 minutes or so to ensure an even toast.
  5. Remove carefully and let cool on the pan completely.
  6. Add the dried cherries and stir to combine.
  7. Store in an airtight container.

Courses breakfast, granola

 

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Comments

  1. Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says

    September 12, 2014 at 10:40 am

    Girl you make some seriously bomb granola! This looks soo good!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 12, 2014 at 3:42 pm

      Thank you Jocelyn, it is really yummy!

      Reply
  2. Luci {Luci's Morsels} says

    September 12, 2014 at 2:39 pm

    I’m the same way with granola. Only I’ve tried making it and have burned it every time, so I never make it at home. But I’ll have to give it a go because I LOVE dried cherries. This sounds so perfect for fall!!

    Luci’s Morsels – fashion. food. frivolity.

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 12, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Thank you Luci, I hope enjoy it.

      Reply
  3. Ashley | The Recipe Rebel says

    September 13, 2014 at 10:01 pm

    I can’t believe I’ve never made my own granola! I need to start — this looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 14, 2014 at 3:39 pm

      I’m totally addicted Ashley, you have to make some!

      Reply
  4. Amy | Club Narwhal says

    September 16, 2014 at 10:33 am

    Emily, you’ve totally inspired me to get back on the granola making train! This looks too good to resist, especially with those cherries 🙂

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 16, 2014 at 9:32 pm

      Thanks Amy, I get out of the habit for a few weeks and then make a new batch and think why was I so lazy? Enjoy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nicole @ Or Whatever You Do says

    September 19, 2014 at 1:11 am

    You know, I have never really understood what people liked so much about granola…but maybe that’s because I have never had an awesome homemade version! Yours looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing! You may have just converted me!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 20, 2014 at 3:43 pm

      Thanks so much Nicole, I am a total granola junkie, I hope you enjoy it too!

      Reply
  6. Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes says

    September 20, 2014 at 1:17 am

    Love this, Emily! Love the flavor combo and I know my kiddos would totally dig this! Pinned and scheduled to share – thanks for linking up to Freedom Fridays!

    Reply
    • Emily says

      September 20, 2014 at 3:45 pm

      Thank you Jaime, I hope your kids love it!

      Reply

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