Who doesn’t love granola? Crunchy, rich and sweet, it beats out regular cereal any morning of the week. I love making my own because it gives me complete control over what goes into it, and it is so easy to switch up the flavor each and every time! I love the tropical coconut and tart cherries in this version.
Ingredients
5 c. rolled oats (NOT quick-cooking!)
1 c. almonds
4 T. flax seeds
1/2 c. agave nectar
1/4 c. maple syrup
3/4 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. shredded coconut, unsweetened
1 c. dried cherries, unsweetened
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F. Combine the oats, almonds, and flax seeds in a 9″ x 13″ baking pan.
Combine the maple syrup, agave nectar, and peanut butter in a small pan over medium heat.
Cook, stirring occasionally, until ingredients are well-blended. It looks kind of gross, but it will get prettier later. Promise.
Keep cooking and stirring. When it gets nice and bubbly like this,
remove from heat and pour over the oats mixture. Stir well until all the dry ingredients are coated.
Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. Add the cherries and coconut.
Stir well, then bake for another 15 minutes. Allow to cool.
Enjoy!
No, your milk will not look pink. Unless, that is, your apartment has awful lighting like mine does!
Looking for another delicious breakfast recipe? Check out my breakfast quinoa balls! (Bonus: they are both vegan and gluten-free!)
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This looks so yummy!
Cherry coconut is one of my favorite flavor combos! Looks delicious
That looks delicious! I bet your house smelled amazing
thanks for the great recipe
Both this and the quinoa balls are must makes in the near future!! Thanks for sharing!!!
I am making this THIS weekend. YUM! THANK YOU for the recipe!!!!
Ahhh! I love granola- but the prices are eah! I love that you make your own.
You can totally have pink milk!!!
This looks super yummy!! I can’t wait to try it
This recipe looks delicious! I’ve been on the lookout for a great-tasting granola recipe, and will have to give this one a try
Hello
your granola looks *yummy* … do you thing I can substitute honey for agave and maple syrup? By the way, I live in Italy, may I ask you why did you and your fiance decide to visit Piemonte (since there were Sicily, Puglia, Cinque Terre, Amalfi…)? Just curious 
You could definitely use honey instead of agave/ syrup! I was making this to send to a few vegan friends, and that’s the only reason I didn’t use honey.
We chose the Piedmont ride because it was one that I knew I could train for without it being above my ability level, and because of all the ‘foodie’ opportunities throughout the trip — wine tastings, meals with and made by local families, truffle hunting, and the truffle festival!
I have been searching for some granola to buy. And seeing this post made me realize.. I should just make it on my own!
Thanks for the recipe!
Oh man…looks AMAZING!! Beautiful pics too!
Thank you!
GRANOLA QUEEN!!!!
Haha, thanks! I take it that means you liked the granola?
Ummm I definitely could eat that gooey peanut butter maple combo by itself! Gorgeous photo!
I’ll admit, I licked the spoon at the end. It is good, but let it cool first!
Coconut-cherry is my favorite granola combo – probably the most made granola flavor at my house. I’ve never tried a peanut butter mix before… but after making Dreena’s Super-Charge Me cookies this last week I’m now sold on the fact that you can add nut butters to thing without them being too overwhelming. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Yay for the granola train! I’ll definitely be trying your version soon
Let me know how you like it!