Cherry’s granola

The best granola recipe ever! This was adapted from my university roommate’s mom Cherry’s recipe and is my go-to all year round.

granola mixture spread out on cookie sheet

Cherry’s Granola

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Servings: 12 cups
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 6 c large flake oats
  • 1 c wheat germ (optional)
  • 2 c sunflower seeds unsalted
  • 2 c pumpkin seeds unsalted
  • 1 c coconut unsweetened (shredded or flaked)
  • 1 c flax seed
  • 2 c pecans, chopped
  • 1 c almonds, unsalted and chopped
  • 1/2 c coconut oil
  • 1/2 c maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 c dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, or blueberries)

Method
 

  1. Mix together first 8 ingredients in a large bowl. 
    granola ingredients in a large bowl
  2. Heat together coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey) and cinnamon, and then add vanilla and salt. Pour over the mixture in the bowl and toss to coat lightly. 
    pouring mixture on dry granola in bowl
  3. Spread mixture onto a large shallow pan or cookie sheet lined with parchment (or a silicon baking mat).
    granola mixture spread out on cookie sheet
  4. Bake at 300 F for about 25 minutes, stirring often to toast evenly and lightly. Remove from oven, cool and then add dried fruit (or anything else you like – banana chips, M&Ms, chocolate chips). Store in tightly covered containers. Makes about 12 cups.