Cherry Honey Granola

Cherry Honey Granola

Prep breakfast for the week with homemade granola.


Ingredients: 

  • 5 cups Old Fashioned oatmeal 
  • 1/2 cup honey 
  • 1/3 cup dark brown sugar 
  • 1/2 tsp salt 
  • 1 tbs vanilla extract 
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil 
  • 1 cup dried unsweetened cherries 
  • 1/2 cup dried blueberries 
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 pepitas 
  • 1/2 whole almonds 

Directions

Step 1. 

In a large bowl, combine oil, vanilla, honey, brown sugar, and salt whisking to incorporate all ingredients. 


Step 2. 

Add oats, nuts and dried fruit into oil mixture stirring to combine all ingredients. 


Step 3. 

Place mixture evenly on parchment lined cookie sheets pressing granola firmly together. Bake at 325F for 30 minutes rotating sheets halfway through baking. 


Step 4. 

Cool at least an hour before breaking up into chunks and storing in an airtight jar, bowl or resealable bags. 


Sharon's Hint

Homemade granola makes a great gift. Place in treat bags and tie with ribbon. Add some plain Greek yogurt for a healthy gift.