Cherry Granola

Serves: 6 Servings

Source: Globe and Mail, June 5, 2010

Serves: 6 Servings
Source: Globe and Mail, June 5, 2010

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups of large flake oats
  • 1 cup coconut
  • 1/3 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup plus 1 tablespoon
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°, and line baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, coconut, walnuts, salt, canola oil, and 1/4 cup of maple syrup.
  3. Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of maple syrup.
  4. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove from oven and mix in dried fruit.