Making a batch of homemade cherry almond granola ready for breakfasts for the week is somehow extremely satisfying. Perfect for the weekend ahead!
This cherry almond granola recipe takes minutes to mix together and not long to bake.
The flavours are great and it contains no added refined sugar (sweetened with honey) or butter.
I enjoy my homemade cherry almond granola on top of some Greek yoghurt with berries for breakfast or for a light dessert, and sometimes even straight out of the jar if short on time!
Ingredients
Here’s what you will need to make this recipe. Get the quantities from the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
- porridge oats – I use the standard oats which you can buy in big bags.
- desiccated coconut – this adds flavour and a little crunch!
- glace cherries – I use the natural coloured ones (less additives).
- coconut oil – this has great health benefits.
- honey – to sweeten
- almond butter – adds flavour and texture.
Method
When you make granola at home it is free of the additives and hidden sugars that are in store-bought granola.
It is so easy that you can make a batch at the weekend for breakfast for the coming week.
Here’s how to make this cherry almond granola step by step with images to help you.
- Place oats, desiccated coconut, glacé cherries, coconut oil, honey and almond butter in a large bowl.
- Mix together well.
- Press into a square baking tray (I use a silicone tray).
- Bake for 25 minutes at 180°C (fan) / 350°F.
- Allow to cool and store in a jar.
- Serve with Greek yoghurt and fruit or however you prefer.
Variations
There are some many swaps you can make!
- If you don’t like desiccated coconut, why not switch it for ground/flaked almonds, or chopped hazelnuts?
- The glace cherries can be switched for dried apricots, dried pineapple, dried mango, raisins, sultanas or whatever dried fruit you prefer.
- Add a handful of sunflower or pumpkin seeds for added crunch.
- Add chopped pistachios, almonds, brazil nuts for added goodness.
- Replace almond butter with peanut butter or cashew butter.
Healthy Ingredients
Coconut oil replaces the vegetable oil which is often used in granola recipes to give that crunch.
It works well here as it adds to the coconut flavour as well as being a great source of healthy saturated fats.
A little honey is all that is used to sweeten this granola (other than those glacé cherries of course).
To make it vegan or if you simply don’t have any honey in your pantry, you can replace honey with maple syrup.
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Recipe
Homemade Cherry Almond Granola
Ingredients
- 150 g (1¾ cups) porridge oats
- 30 g (2 tbsp) desiccated coconut
- 80 g (½ cups) natural glacé cherries
- 45 g (3 tbsp) coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 4 tbsp almond butter
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. The mixture won’t all stick together, some of it will remain crumbly.150 g porridge oats, 30 g desiccated coconut, 80 g natural glacé cherries, 45 g coconut oil, 1 tbsp honey, 4 tbsp almond butter
- Press the mixture into a square baking tin (lined) and bake at 180℃ (fan) / 350℉ for about 25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- Once cool, remove the granola from the tin and place it in a jar. Some pieces will crumble but some chunks will remain.
- Serve with milk or Greek yoghurt for a tasty and filling breakfast.
Originally published March 5 2015. Updated on 14 May 2019 with new photos and additional information.
Lisa says
Definitely making this it has all of my favourite things in it, cherries and coconut and almond butter!
bakingqueen74 says
Fabulous! I think I need to make a new batch soon to top up my jar.
ciaraattwell says
Yum! Love the addition of the cherries!
bakingqueen74 says
Thanks Ciara!
Nayna Kanabar (@citrusspiceuk) says
I love homemade granola and yours looks delicious.
bakingqueen74 says
Thanks Nayna, this stuff is too addictive!