Preheat your oven to 350ยบ and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a baking mat or parchment.
In a large bowl whisk together the coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla bean paste.
Add the oats, chopped pecans, cinnamon and salt; toss to coat evenly.
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.
Remove carefully and let cool on the pan completely.
Add the dried cherries and stir to combine.
Store in an airtight container.
Coursesbreakfast, granola
Recipe by It Bakes Me Happy at https://itbakesmehappy.com/2014/09/cherry-vanilla-granola.html