Cherry Almond Granola Recipe

I went shopping last week and had granola on my list. I was a little taken aback when an 11 ounce bag cost $5. I decided to research how to make my own granola since I am very frugal. I discovered making granola is pretty simple and best of all gives you can customize it in dozens of different ways. Making granola yourself also allows you to control the amount of sugar and salt. If you are trying to incorporate healthier eating into your diet then you will certainly appreciate that. Try this easy Cherry Almond Granola Recipe and never go back to store bought again! For more breakfast ideas, check out our other family favorite recipes.

You begin by making the binding agent for the granola. You can use maple syrup or honey. We just bought a large container of honey so I opted for that.

Next, you will mix the oats with the wet ingredients.

You'll want to spread a thin layer on a baking sheet and cook on a low temperature for 30 minutes.

The dried cherries and golden raisins give this granola a delicious fruity flavor and the almonds are great source of protein.

This granola is not overly sweet, nor does it have large clusters of granola which are formed by adding more honey or syrup. I was trying to make something a little healthier. If you prefer a much sweeter granola, simply up the amount of honey you use in the recipe by a few tablespoons. I also omitted the salt from the recipe to keep the sodium down. You can add 1/4 teaspoon of salt if you prefer.

You can store this Cherry Almond Granola Recipe in a airtight container for 2-3 weeks. Of course in our house, it didn't last that long!

Ingredients:

4 cups of old fashioned rolled oats
3 tablespoons of honey
2 tablespoons of water
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup almond slivers
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried cherries

Directions:

1. Preheat panggangan to 300 degrees.
2. In a large bowl mix honey, water, oil and vanilla until thoroughly combined.
3. Pour the oats in the bowl with the wet ingredients. Stir until the oats have been coated.
4. Spread the coated oats in a thin layer on a parchment covered baking sheet.
5. Bake at 300 degrees for 30 minutes. Halfway through cooking, stir the granola around.
6. When it is done baking, allow the granola to cool and them pour it into a large bowl and add the almond slivers, golden raisins and dried cherries. Mix until everything is evenly dispersed.

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