In the spirit of a heart healthy start to the New Year I decided to do something with Oatmeal. I also heard that January was Oatmeal month, so it was decided.
I have wanted to try my hand at Granola for a long time and decided what better time than now. 
This Granola is a combination of some of my favorite flavors – Dried Cherries always make me happy and Pistachios are quite a delight in my book. This is a very simple and easy to make recipe I made the slightest adaptions to from Zoe. It is really versatile, it can be a topping for yogurt or mixed into a fruit salad for a great start to the day.
As my brand new 4 year old sous chef declared to her baby brother “It’s our favorite and we can put it on yogurt!”
Cherry and Pistachio Granola
Author: My Love for Cooking
Ingredients
- 3Tbs Maple Syrup
- 3 Tbs Honey
- 2½ cups Old Fashioned Oats
- ⅓ Cup Pistachios
- ½ Cup Dried Cherries
- A few sprinkle of Cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees
- Mix together the Maple Syrup and Honey and heat over low heat till melted together then set aside.
- Mix all other ingredients except cherries in a bowl.
- Stir then add Maple/Honey mixture and toss till coated.
- Place the mixture on a lightly sprayed cooking sheet evenly across the pan.
- Bake about 20 minutes, being careful to check in a few times to toss and make sure not to over cook.
- Let cool, add cherries and store in an airtight container.
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Mhmm, this looks good! I’ve been meaning to make some granola soon!
Thank you Shannon!
I hope you enjoy it.
I love making granola. It’s such a great way to make it the way I want it – and I want it your way!! Cherries and pistachios sound like a great combination!
Thank you Kristy! It did turn out really delicious. Have a great day!