Best Cherry And Coconut Granola With Yogurt Recipes

ROASTED CHERRY YOGURT BOWL WITH GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large bowl whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Add in the oats, cinnamon and salt and stir everything together until coated. Pour the oats out onto the baking sheet and spread them into a single layer.
• Bake for 10 minutes then remove from the oven, toss and add in the almonds. Bake for another 5 minutes then remove and add in the coconut. Bake for a final 4-5 minutes or until everything is golden brown, watch carefully to prevent it from burning. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
• Preheat oven to 425° F. Spray a pie plate or baking dish with cooking spray. Add in the cherries, maple syrup and salt and toss together until coated.
• Roast the cherries for about 10 minutes then remove from the oven and add in the water and toss together. Bake for another 5 minutes or until the cherries have softened and released their juices.
• Remove from the oven and stir in the almond extract or amaretto. Cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• In a medium sized bowl stir together the Greek yogurt and maple syrup. Divide the yogurt into bowls and top with some of the cherries and their juices, a sprinkling of granola and chopped dark chocolate.

HEALTHY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
• Pour in the oil, maple syrup and/or honey and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated. Pour the granola onto your prepared pan and use a large spoon to spread it in an even layer.
• Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes, stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
• Let the granola cool completely, undisturbed (at least 45 minutes). Top with the dried fruit (and optional chocolate chips, if using). Break the granola into pieces with your hands if you want to retain big chunks, or stir it around with a spoon if you don't want extra-clumpy granola.
• Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 to 2 weeks, or in a sealed freezer bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

CHERRY-ALMOND GRANOLA WITH YOGURT

Steps:

• For the granola: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a pot set over medium heat, combine the oil, brown sugar and agave and cook until bubbling, about 4 minutes. Add the agave mixture to the oats, almonds and salt in a heatproof bowl and stir to coat. Transfer this mixture to a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread into as thin of a layer as you can. Bake, stirring often to ensure even browning, until browned, about 20 minutes (see Cook's Note).
• Transfer to a mixing bowl and quickly mix in the cherries and lime zest. Allow to cool.
• For the yogurt: Split and scrape the vanilla beans into the Greek yogurt. Add the confectioners' sugar and salt, if using, and stir. Store the vanilla bean pods in the yogurt until you are ready to serve.
• Spoon the yogurt into serving dishes and top with the granola. Serve immediately.

COCONUT SOUR-CHERRY GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper. Toss the oats, coconut, pistachios, pepitas and salt in a large bowl. Warm the brown sugar, maple syrup and olive oil in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. Fold the sugar mixture into the oat mixture to evenly coat.
• Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheets and bake, stirring often, until dry and lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and toss with the dried sour cherries. Let cool to room temperature. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 1 month.

HONEY-PEANUT GRANOLA WITH COCONUT AND DRIED CHERRIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300°F. On a rimmed baking sheet, stir together oats, peanuts, coconut, honey, oil, sugar, salt, and egg white until thoroughly combined. Spread in an even layer to edges of sheet. Bake, stirring every 15 minutes, until golden brown, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Stir in cherries, and bake 5 minutes more. Let cool completely before serving or storing.