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Cherry Coconut Granola

Published: Jan 6, 2016 · Modified: Apr 16, 2020 by Eileen xo

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Cherry Coconut Granola is a delicious and easy recipe to prepare! Homemade granola is a also easy on the wallet and you can vary your ingredients to your favorite flavors!

cherry coconut granola

 

Welcome to 2016, albeit a little late for me! I hope everyone is having a great year so far! I have had an interesting few days!  Half my family had the flu and we are  down to my youngest having a respiratory infection and hoping she will be feeling better tomorrow!  I have to share that you should be glad this is not YouTube because currently I am on a 24 hour EEG monitor.  You are probably wondering what the heck and why? Yup, me too! If you were not aware, I had a stroke 2 years ago, so this is part of the resolution process for my doctor.  Currently, I am wired up to probes on my head that are connected to a monitor until tomorrow! I look ridiculous!  Well, enough of that now let's get on to a happy and healthy 2016!  I certainly hope this is it for the year and we are on an upswing!

Have you made a New Year Resolution?  I am hoping to be more organized! I have had my blog for just a few months and I want to thank everyone! I honestly am so thrilled to have made many new friends and I can't believe that in 5 months I have been so fortunate to have quadrupled my viewers. I know I still have a long way to go and so much to learn, but looking forward to the ride!  I want to bring more recipes and some fun things to everyone!

cherry coconut granola

So here it is, a wee bit late, but my first recipe of 2016.  If you haven't guessed already, it is Cherry Coconut Granola! I am not kidding, you will never buy an expensive box of granola again!  Really, no joke, it is so easy and addicting and guess what, it is not full of extra preservatives and words with lots of vowels that I have no idea what they mean except that they can't be good for anyone's body!

cherry coconut granola

What I love with any homemade granola is the versatility! I recommend a few cooking tips based on many batches of granola!

  1. Use steel-cut oats and not instant or quick cooking oats, that is just the way it is, quick cooking doesn't work as well
  2. Mix the wet ingredients together and add them to the dry ingredients, granola will coat better
  3. Use  parchment paper on your cookie sheet for easy clean, quick and easy clean-up
  4.  Add a little salt, adds flavor
  5. Add dried fruit after cooking, adds a nice texture balance
  6. Use either Raw Honey, Pure Maple Syrup, or Agave - they are pure and super tasty
  7. Finally, experiment with different oats, grains, nuts, fruits, and sweeteners - quinoa, chia seeds, pepitas, pecans, walnuts, coconut oil, you get the idea!
  8. I prefer the oven temperature at 325 degrees, that is just what works for me

Well, now that I have gotten all my opinions out, I hope you love this recipe! Have your granola with almond milk, yogurt parfait, as a mid-morning snack, any way you like your granola!  I bet you will become a homemade granola connoisseur after this batch.  I would love to hear your combinations, keep me informed people!

cherry coconut granola

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Thank you for always sharing my passion and love for food and family!

xo!

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cherry vanilla granola

Cherry Coconut Granola

Homemade granola made with dried cherries, shredded unsweetened coconut, pepitas, hemp seeds, sunflower seeds and other deliciously healthy sweeteners and grains. Great for breakfast with Almond Milk, a topping for a yogurt parfait, or as a snack! You will never buy a store bought box of granola again!
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Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Calories:
Author: Eileen xo

Equipment Needed:

Ingredients

  • 3 cups steel-cut oats
  • ¾ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ½ cup hemp seeds
  • ½ cup flax seeds
  • ¼ cup sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup pepitas, unsalted
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • 2 Tbs. turbinado sugar
  • ⅔ cup raw honey
  • 3 Tbls. coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup raisins
  • 1 cup dried cherries, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Toss the steel-cut oats, shredded unsweetened coconut, hemp seeds, flax seeds, sunflower seeds, unsalted pepitas, chopped walnuts, turbinado sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg together.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the raw honey, coconut oil. ( Make sure the coconut oil is liquified - if solid, either microwave or heat in a pot on the stove to liquify), and vanilla extract.
  • Combine the wet ingredients into the dried granola mix and blend well.
  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and add the blended granola mixture to the cookie sheet.
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. After 25-30 minutes, granola should be golden. Let cool and add in the raisins and dried cherries. Store in an airtight container
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  1. cake maken

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  2. Elizabeth Towns

    January 17, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    This recipe has a lot of what I love in it - granola is one of my favorite snacks and ingredients. You use turbinado sugar often - is there a particular reason? Is there anything you would substitute?

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 18, 2016 at 1:11 am

      Elizabeth, I do like turbinado better than regular white sugar because I find I can use less because it is flavorful, its really just me preference. Turbinado is also non-gmo and gluten free and my kids are really into eating healthy and they also prefer turbinado. To substitute turbinado, I would use light brown sugar because it has a similar texture. Thank you for asking and I hope you try and if you do substitute, let me know how the scones turn out for you!

      Reply
  3. Revathi Palani

    January 15, 2016 at 4:03 pm

    Coconut and cherry are two of my favorite ingredients. Love how you have made a good looking and delicious homemade granola with my favorite ingredients 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 16, 2016 at 3:05 am

      I am so glad you enjoy! Happy granola making

      Reply
  4. Neli @ Delicious Meets Healthy

    January 14, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    Ah, homemade granola is the best!! Great recipe!

    Reply
  5. Willow

    January 14, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    I love the combination of ingredients! I have been making my own granola for sometime. It is so much healthier than a lot of store bought brands!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 16, 2016 at 3:06 am

      Willow, you are so right! Homemade is so much better

      Reply
  6. Teresa

    January 12, 2016 at 10:55 am

    I'm not a granola for breakfast person but I'd use it to bake something sweet 🙂 Looks yummy!

    Reply
  7. Christine

    January 11, 2016 at 2:42 am

    I started 2016 with granola too. Made it with goji berries. I agree with you that homemade granola is so much better!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 11, 2016 at 3:37 am

      Goji berries are on my fabulous list

      Reply
  8. Ange @ Little Kitchen Blue

    January 10, 2016 at 2:05 am

    I would never have guessed making your own granola would be so simple. I have all these ingredients already so I will definitely be giving this a try!

    Reply
  9. Rebecca Krusee

    January 09, 2016 at 3:36 pm

    Congratulations on making Top 30 Mommy Blogs! http://www.rebeccakrusee.com

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 5:03 pm

      Thank you so very much Rebecca! I had no idea, great news!

      Reply
  10. Ritu Ahuja

    January 09, 2016 at 9:48 am

    Love homemade granola and this one looks perfect. Healthy and yummy. 🙂

    Reply
  11. Ickle Pickle

    January 09, 2016 at 3:02 am

    This looks so great! Happy New Year, I hope EEG results all ok. Kaz

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      Thank you so much Kaz!

      Reply
  12. Orana

    January 08, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    granola is is one those perfect and awesome things in life. I like granola with chocolate especially

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      Always a keeper with chocolate

      Reply
  13. laura londergan

    January 08, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    wow I am so looking forward to making this as I need a new snack since I have been eating clean for the past couple of months, this looks like it would be something in line with what I am eating.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 1:35 pm

      This granola would be a perfect addition to your clean eating regime!

      Reply
  14. Diane

    January 08, 2016 at 8:42 pm

    Here's to better health for you and your family in 2016! I'm pretty much a granola addict. I love it all day long with yogurt and maple syrup! Your recipe sounds like a winner for sure!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  15. Yona Williams

    January 08, 2016 at 7:24 pm

    I love making homemade snacks like this. Not only do you save money, but you get to make the flavor combinations that you really want to eat.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      So very true!

      Reply
  16. jill conyers

    January 08, 2016 at 4:45 pm

    Honestly I could live on granola. I would skip the coconut and add extra cherries. Is that ok? 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 1:33 pm

      ABsolutely, that is the beauty of granola - you can adjust anything to your liking!

      Reply
  17. Becca

    January 08, 2016 at 3:56 pm

    I've been trying to add more granola to my diet. I'm pinning this for later!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 1:29 pm

      That is great. Enjoy!

      Reply
  18. Marielle Altenor

    January 08, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    This would be perfect over some plain yogurt and some fresh fruits! Perfect for snacking too!

    Reply
  19. tiaras and tantrums

    January 08, 2016 at 11:17 am

    We are granola lovers in my home. I make this usually in the winter - but I have never tired with cherries before. My husband would love it

    Reply
  20. Sarah

    January 08, 2016 at 10:05 am

    I have been wanting to try granola and this recipe looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 10, 2016 at 1:12 am

      Thank you - hope you enjoy

      Reply
  21. tp keane

    January 08, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Yummy, this looks so good.

    Reply
  22. OurFamilyWorld

    January 07, 2016 at 10:30 pm

    That looks healthy and yummy. I can't wait to try this.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 08, 2016 at 12:41 am

      I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  23. Debra

    January 07, 2016 at 10:24 pm

    This sounds so amazing! I have always wanted to make homemade granola and I love the way your sounds!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 08, 2016 at 12:41 am

      I hope you love it and let me know how it works for you

      Reply
  24. Margaret

    January 07, 2016 at 10:10 pm

    I have been looking for healthy snacks and this is perfect. Ive printes it out

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 08, 2016 at 12:41 am

      Great Margaret, I hope you enjoy the snack!

      Reply
  25. Jenn

    January 07, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    I love homemade granola! Cherry Coconut sounds amazing!! And my family has all been sick too. I'm just now getting over it and haven't even posted this year yet. Hopefully, I'll get one up tomorrow! Hope you all feel better!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 08, 2016 at 12:39 am

      Jenn, I hope you and your family feel better soon. I feel the pain, it was a tough week. If not tomorrow, don't worry, you have all year to give us wonderful posts!

      Reply
  26. rika

    January 07, 2016 at 9:22 pm

    This recipe looks so healthy and better than store bought! Can't wait to try

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 08, 2016 at 12:38 am

      I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  27. Kirsten @Treat Yourself Sweeter

    January 07, 2016 at 9:09 pm

    Yumm! I love a good granola... and this one sounds like an amazing combo... cherry and coconut- could I add some chocolate too?? 😉

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 08, 2016 at 12:37 am

      You most certainly can add chocolate. The beauty of this granola is that it is super healthy so a little chocolate is your moderation and you are allowed

      Reply
  28. chastity

    January 07, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    I've never had homemade granola. This looks amazing and I bet it's great added to yogurt as well.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 08, 2016 at 12:36 am

      absolutely great with yogurt

      Reply
  29. Molly Kumar

    January 07, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    I love homemade granola, they are so healthy and you can customize it as per choice. This looks super delicious and I love that you added so many healthy seeds.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 08, 2016 at 12:36 am

      I love the contrast of the seeds

      Reply
  30. Liz Mays

    January 07, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    This is a perfect combination in granola. I like that you added a pinch of salt to it too.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 09, 2016 at 5:06 pm

      Thank you Liz, I agree, Granola always needs a little salt!

      Reply
  31. Valerie |@tailoredandtalented

    January 07, 2016 at 4:50 pm

    I recently tried granola cereal and loved it. Me and my mom have been wanting to make granola from scratch. Can't wait to try this recipe out!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 7:39 pm

      I hope you and your Mom enjoy. This is a great recipe to start with making granola!

      Reply
  32. harriet

    January 07, 2016 at 3:42 pm

    Yum! I love granola. Yours sure looks good too!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 3:58 pm

      Thank you so much!

      Reply
  33. Lisa Bristol

    January 07, 2016 at 2:37 pm

    This looks like a delicious granola recipe. I will have to make some up and give it a try.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 7:40 pm

      That sounds great, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  34. Blythe A.

    January 07, 2016 at 12:51 pm

    Added this recipe to my YumPrint cookbook. Can't wait to try it out. Could you substitute cranberries for the cherries?

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 1:18 pm

      Blythe, absolutely, cranberries would be absolutely delicious!

      Reply
  35. Heather Johnson

    January 07, 2016 at 10:41 am

    This granola looks and sounds so tasty. I love cherry and coconut, so the combo sounds awesome.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:33 pm

      Thank you, I hope you enjoy!

      Reply
  36. Meagan

    January 07, 2016 at 10:16 am

    I really love granola. It is so healthy and delicious. Can't wait to try your recipe!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      Let me know how it worked for you! Enjoy!

      Reply
  37. Jojo Vito

    January 07, 2016 at 10:15 am

    Thank you for sharing this recipe. Hope to try this one soon 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:32 pm

      I hope so, its a good one!

      Reply
  38. melandriaromero

    January 07, 2016 at 9:50 am

    i'm not into granola but my dad loves anything cherry.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      I hope your Dad enjoys!

      Reply
  39. Claudette

    January 07, 2016 at 9:07 am

    I might just have to try this! 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Great! I hope so!

      Reply
  40. Mardene Carr

    January 07, 2016 at 8:47 am

    I am always in awe of persons who can just get into the kitchen and create like that...looks good

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      Thank you so much for your kind words, Mardene!

      Reply
  41. Rachel Mouton

    January 07, 2016 at 6:19 am

    This looks delicious! This would be a perfect after school snack 🙂

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:30 pm

      Absolutely, my kids eat this as if it were candy

      Reply
  42. Nicole Escat

    January 07, 2016 at 3:50 am

    My mom would love it, she always making this before and it's so fantastic.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      I hope your Mom enjoys this one s well

      Reply
  43. Ana De- Jesus

    January 07, 2016 at 3:20 am

    This sounds amazing I love granola for breakfast and snacks.

    Reply
  44. Robin Rue (@massholemommy)

    January 07, 2016 at 2:53 am

    I love homemade granola! This sounds super tasty!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:28 pm

      Thank you, I love this one too

      Reply
  45. Elizabeth O.

    January 07, 2016 at 2:23 am

    Oh! This is really nice with greek yogurt or overnight oats! Definitely something I'll do for my quick go-to snacks!

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:27 pm

      Yes, super yummy. I hope you enjoy

      Reply
  46. Lexie Lane

    January 07, 2016 at 1:20 am

    I've never tried it, looks so nice. I'm going to try this.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      Great, any type of granola is always a good one, I love this one in particular!

      Reply
  47. victoria

    January 07, 2016 at 12:28 am

    My mom would surely love this recipe. I need to bookmark this and see it to her.

    Reply
    • Eileen xo

      January 07, 2016 at 12:34 pm

      I hope your Mom enjoys the recipe!

      Reply

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