Chocolate and Cherries Granola

"I was in the mood for a more gourmet granola than I usually make, and this is what I came up with."
 
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photo by Redsie photo by Redsie
photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns) photo by Marg (CaymanDesigns)
Ready In:
50mins
Ingredients:
12
Serves:
24
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ingredients

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directions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, pecans, coconut, wheat germ, brown sugar and salt.
  • Combine the the oil, honey, water and vanilla. Add to oat mixture and toss until well combined.
  • Spread the mixture evenly on a cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes to keep the mixture from sticking.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Stir in the cherries and chocolate chips.
  • Store in an air tight container.

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Reviews

  1. This was SO good! I am happy to have finally found a go-to recipe for granola. I think I might try adding almond extract in addition to the vanilla next time. It doesn't need it, but I think it might be good. I baked it at 325 in my convection and will drop it to 300 next time because I like mine lighter. Awesome recipe, thanks Marg!
     
  2. Made these for Christmas baskets and they were a hit! Did use some maple syrup instead of honey and some dried cranberries instead of cherries. Thank you Marg!! :)
     
  3. I wish I could give this more stars. 5 stars just isn't enough! This recipe is to die for!!! I try to keep homemade granola on hand and this was the best recipe by far. I used one cup of dried cherries (I cut each cherry in half) and 1/2 cup of mini chocolate chips. I have this for breakfast with a little milk and I feel like such a little kid eating it! Very, very delicious. Thanks Marg for another wonderful recipe!
     
  4. Omigod, I am so going to try this as soon as possible. The title and photo are intriguing. UPDATE: Sccccrrrumptious! It really is as good as the photo looks! Mine turned out looking just the same so I won't post another photo. I can attest that it's great with sliced banana! Alterations: the amt. of honey wasn't specified so I used 2 Tbsp. agave syrup; also reduced oil to 1/4 cup and used a few spoonfuls of applesauce. Omitted the germ since I think mine was gone bad. Thanks for a real tasty gourmet breakfast!
     
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  1. Made these for Christmas baskets and they were a hit! Did use some maple syrup instead of honey and some dried cranberries instead of cherries. Thank you Marg!! :)
     

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