Crunchy Chocolate Cherry Granola Recipe

Maureen C. Petrosky•

We all know granola is great for breakfast and as a snack on the go, but we love this one for dessert. Sprinkle on pies, Greek yogurt, cobblers and ice cream. Your typical hot fudge sundae gets a little bravado when you hit it with a handful of this granola, and you get the satisfaction of enjoying every bite.

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Crunchy Chocolate Cherry Granola Recipe
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Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
1
hour
Servings
4
to 5 cups
Total time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 3/4 cup dark chocolate
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 250°F.
  2. Combine the oats, brown sugar, almonds, cinnamon, oil, coconut, and salt in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
  3. Spread the mixture in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool. Transfer to a large bowl and toss with the cherries, and chocolate.
 
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