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Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

January 22, 2015 by Molly 17 Comments

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Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

Obsessions.

I’ve got quite a few. Dark chocolate. Mascara. Avocado. Leggings. Egg yolks (duh). Platform pumps. Cheez-Its. Dog snuggles. Baby pink finger nails. Caesar salads. Tory Burch bags. Cheese. NARS bronzer. Baby giggles. Annnd…granola.

Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

You may be saying “Granola?! That doesn’t sound very exciting.” And I get it. I really do. It’s not like granola is a sexy, sumptuous food. In fact, it often has a bad rap. Even I, a self-proclaimed lover of granola, have been known to diss the granola-yogurt parfait for a blueberry muffin or croissant. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t love granola. In fact, it’s one of my most favorite snacks. It just adds the best texture to anything creamy…and is fun to shove in your mouth by the handful.

Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

Not that I’d know anything about that.

Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

Another issue many of us have with granola: it’s often PACKED with calories. We think we’re eating something healthy because of the oats, nuts, and dried fruit…but it’s also loaded with sugar and fat. Because I love the stuff so much, many years ago, I came up with a few of my own at-home granola recipes. I could not only control the flavors but the calories as well. The best part: IT’S EASY and totally do-able at home. When I’m on a granola kick, I make a new batch weekly. It holds up beautifully and can be added to so many yummy things.

Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

To yogurt, as I mentioned already. To a humdrum bowl of cereal. To the top of a smoothie. And to the mouth by the handful. Again, not that I’d know a thing about that last one.

My absolute favorite way to eat it is parfait style with Greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey. This particular variety, focused on cherry and almond flavors, is perfectly sweet (but not too sweet!), crunchy, nutty, and packed with healthy ingredients. It’s also completely versatile. Swap the almonds for your favorite nut (pistachios are divine, just sayin’). Swap the cherries for another fruit. Throw in a handful of chocolate chips. Swap the canola oil for coconut. I mean, really, the possibilities are endless. I use the basic recipe below and make swaps all the time, depending on my mood and craving.

Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

And I don’t have to feel guilty about any of it. Especially when I find myself shoving it into my mouth by the handful.

Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

OK, so maybe I do know something about that.

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Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola

Low-Fat Cherry Almond Granola


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Ingredients

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  • Cooking spray
  • ½ cup tart cherry juice (or cranberry juice)
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup ground flaxseed
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • 1 cup dried cherries

Instructions

  1. Preheat to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and spray the paper lightly with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk juice, honey, oil, and brown sugar in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the cinnamon, vanilla, and salt.
  3. Mix oats, flaxseed, almonds, and cherries in a large bowl. Stir in the juice mixture and toss to coat. Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the granola for 15 minutes, stirring once or twice. Continue baking until lightly browned and fragrant, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes more. Let cool completely. Store granola in airtight container.

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Comments

  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    February 8, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I always have to have a batch of homemade granola on hand – so this recipe is ideal for me. You definitely can consider I will be making it!

    Reply
  2. Carol Yarborough says

    February 19, 2015 at 9:15 am

    Can’t wait to try!

    Reply
  3. lisa says

    February 23, 2015 at 9:36 pm

    What i,
    What is the calorie count on this?
    Thanks,
    Lisa

    Reply
    • Annie says

      February 24, 2015 at 7:04 pm

      I plugged all the ingredients into my fitness pal app where you can add recipes and 1/2 cup serving size = 313 calories, 14.9 grams of fat, 39 carbs, 6.7 grams of protein, 17.3 grams of sugar.

      Reply
      • Molly says

        February 25, 2015 at 7:36 am

        Thanks, Annie! You beat me to it. Also, I’d like to point out that I usually eat this in 1/4 cup increments. A little goes a long way!

        Reply
  4. sue says

    February 25, 2015 at 8:34 pm

    This is wonderful for cherry almond lovers! I have to watch sugar intake so I did cut back to 1/2 cup cherries and cut them in half. Absolutely loved it!

    Reply
  5. laqueeta lynne says

    April 5, 2015 at 3:01 pm

    Making this again… soooo good. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Molly says

      April 8, 2015 at 11:07 am

      So glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  6. SAM L. says

    August 13, 2017 at 7:32 pm

    This is so good! I tweaked the recipe a little bit and used coconut oil and added ginger juice. It’s so delicious! Next time I might add some crystallized ginger or maple syrup. This recipe is so versatile. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Molly says

      August 14, 2017 at 8:08 am

      Thanks, Sam! I am so glad to hear you enjoyed it! And yes, it is totally versatile. I love your idea of ginger!

      Reply

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