homemade granola

by Rachel McCarthy
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Happy Tuesday! I’m continuing the healthy recipes to kick off the new year with this homemade granola today! I don’t know about you, but I love granola anyway I can get it — on top of yogurt, by itself or with a little almond milk to make it like a cereal {I’ve been doing this for the past week and it’s delicious!}

Often, I find myself looking at all the brands of granola at the grocery store and being so tempted by all of them! But, I have found, that the store-bought granola is not always the healthiest. That’s why I love this recipe: you know everything that’s going into it and you can really customize it with your favorite ingredients. And trust me, I have thought plenty of times about making homemade granola but end up deciding I just don’t have the time. How silly! This was such a quick and simple recipe, that should never be an excuse! And it made so much that you will have a few weeks worth in just one recipe!

My mom had granola at a family bridal shower a few months ago and has been raving about it sense! When we made this granola the other weekend, we decided to add the dried fruit for a little spin and it was so delicious! We went with dried cherries because we had them on hand, but you could easily use any other dried fruit you like — dried cranberries would be fabulous too! 



Homemade Granola


{what you will need}

4 cups oats {regular or quick}
2 cups shredded coconut
2 cups sliced almonds
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup honey
1 cup whole dried cherries, chopped



{directions}
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Mix the honey and oil together in a small bowl. In a separate, larger bowl, mix together all the dry ingredients and pour the honey and oil mixture over it. Mix until completely incorporated. Spread the mixture out onto an oiled, rimmed cookie sheet and bake for 35 minutes. Stir every 15 minutes. Allow to cool before adding the dried cherries, or other favorite dried fruit. 

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20 thoughts on “homemade granola”

  4. I'm in heaven as yogurt, granola fruit parfait safe my breakfast of choice!! Rachel, this is a great recipe with the dried cherries!!! Have a wonderful day

  19. I love making my own granola! It is so easy. I am allergic to nuts so granola from the store isn't an option for me. Love it with raisins or with fruit and yogurt!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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