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    Cherry Coconut Granola

    Published: Jan 6, 2016 · Modified: Oct 18, 2024 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    Cherry Coconut Granola is a delicious and easy homemade granola recipe. It is an affordable and tasty recipe to make at home.

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    Cherry granola is full of flavor from a few simple ingredients.

    cherry coconut granola

    cherry coconut granola

    What I love about any homemade granola it's 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 and add them to the dry ingredients, granola will coat better
    3. Use parchment paper on your cookie sheet for easy clean-up.  Add a
    4. Add dried fruit after cooking, adding a nice texture balance
    5. Use either raw honey, Pure Maple Syrup, or Agave - they are pure and super tasty
    6. Finally, experiment with different oats, grains, nuts, fruits, and sweeteners - quinoa, chia seeds, pepitas, pecans, walnuts, coconut oil, you get the idea!
    7. I prefer the oven temperature of 325°F, that is just what works for me

    Enjoy granola with almond milk, yogurt parfait, as a mid-morning snack, any way you like your granola.

    cherry coconut granola

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    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 Murphy Kelly

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    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 Tablespoon turbinado sugar
    • ⅔ cup raw honey
    • 3 Tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
    • ⅓ cup raisins
    • 1 cup dried cherries, chopped

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    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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    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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