Best Cherry Almond Coconut Granola Recipes

Cherry and Coconut Granola with Yogurt image

Provided by Diana Yen

Yield Makes 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup chopped almonds
3/4 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
1/4 cup sesame seeds
1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped
6 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
3 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 quart plain yogurt, for serving

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, coconut, sesame seeds, and cherries.
In a separate bowl, stir together coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour wet mixture over dry mixture and stir well to combine. Spread over a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Bake granola until golden brown along edges, 20 to 25 minutes, tossing gently from time to time.
Serve granola with yogurt and fruit, if desired.

Cherry, Almond and Cinnamon Granola image

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories dessert

Time 40m

Yield 10 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
2 cups sweetened, shredded coconut
2 cups sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups dried cherries, chopped
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup good honey
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Toss the oats, coconut, almonds, and cherries together in a large bowl. Pour the vegetable oil and honey over the oat mixture. Add the cinnamon, and stir with a wooden spoon until all the oats and nuts are coated with the liquids. Pour onto a sheet pan. Bake, stirring occasionally with a spatula, until the mixture turns a nice, even golden brown, about 25 to 30 minutes.
Remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool, stirring occasionally. Store the cooled granola in an airtight container.