Cherry Vanilla Almond Granola
Makes 9 cups.
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup dried cherries or other dried fruit
- 2/3 cup sliced almonds or other nuts
- 6 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2/3 cup maple syrup
- 4 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Line a large baking tray with a silicone baking mat or parchment. Set aside.
- Add the oats, brown sugar, salt, cinnamon, dried fruit and nuts to a large mixing bowl. Gently toss to combine. Set aside.
- Place the coconut oil and maple syrup in a small saucepan. Heat for about one minute, or until the oil has combined. Gently whisk the vanilla in with a fork.
- Pour the liquid over your oat mixture. Gently toss to combine.
- Whisk the egg white until foamy/soft set. Drizzle over the mixture and give it one last toss to coat.
- Turn the granola onto your prepared pan. Spread into an even layer.
- Bake 30 minutes, stirring once halfway through. Allow to cool completely before packaging.
- NOTES
- Homemade granola, if stored properly, can be kept for up to six months. Keep in an airtight container in a cool dry place. I like to use mason jars.