Chocolate-Cherry Granola with Almonds

Name: Healthwise Foods
Address: 5147 Atlanta Hwy, Montgomery, Alabama, 36109, United States
Telephone: 334-277-9925

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