Chocolate-Cherry Granola with Almonds
By The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
Prep Time
50 minutes
Number of Servings
8 cups
Ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil, plus additional for oiling pan
- 1⁄4 cup maple syrup
- 1⁄3 cup coconut sugar
- 1⁄3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1⁄2 tsp salt
- 5 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1⁄4 cup sliced or slivered almonds
- 8 oz bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped
- 8 oz dried cherries
Directions
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper. Lightly brush paper with a small amount of oil. Set baking sheet aside.
- Whisk the 1⁄2 cup of oil, the maple syrup, coconut sugar, cocoa powder, vanilla, and salt together in a large bowl. Add oats and almonds until well combined.
- Transfer mixture to prepared sheet, spreading it across surface in an even layer. Press mixture down firmly with a stiff metal spatula until it’s compact.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Granola will be firm and fragrant.
- Allow granola to cool on baking sheet for 1 hour. Break granola into pieces. Stir in chocolate and cherries. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Info
466 Calories, 12 g Protein, 64 g Carbohydrates, 8 g Fiber, 21 g Total fat (4 g sat), 80 mg Sodium, ★★★★ Phosphorus, ★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), E, Magnesium, ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, Zinc, ★ Potassium
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