Autumn Harvest Granola is a delicious homemade granola. This granola is seriously the best granola ever! It has a delicious, sweet flavor, with the perfect amount of crunch! I love it because you can break it up into big pieces for an even better crunch! It’s made with pumpkin seeds, maple syrup, and dried sour cherries, bringing a delicious Fall flavor to the mix. I love a granola with big clusters and bunches, and this is just that! I love it and I think you will too. Make it with me!
Autumn Harvest Granola is the Best
This Autumn Harvest Granola is one of my favorite granolas ever. I love all the ingredients in this recipe, and I love the delicious way the flavors come together. The base is made up of old-fashioned oats, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, and cashews. Then, everything is held together in a savory syrup made up of maple syrup, brown sugar, and olive oil.
The Inspiration For This Recipe
Β Β This recipe comes from a restaurant in New York. It was shared with me by a neighbor friend, and it was love at first bite. I have made some variations, and the recipe below is my very favorite of all my attempts. I have found the best-tasting olive oil for this is the Wesson Blend of sunflower, soybean, and canola oils. You can substitute Pecans for Cashews if you prefer. It is delicious either way.Β Β Β
DOUBLE THIS RECIPE
I almost always double, or even triple this recipe! One batch is never enough for my hungry crowd! This recipe doubles very well! For storing, break up and store in an airtight container in the fridge. It will save up to two weeks.
Autumn Harvest Granola
What You’ll Need
- organic rolled oats
- unsweetened coconut flakes
- green pumpkin seeds
- raw cashews
- salt
- ground cinnamon
- ground cardamon
- light brown sugar
- maple syrup
- extra-virgin olive oil
- dried sour cherries or dried cranberries
How to Make it
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toss the oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds,s and cashews in a large bowl.
- Warm the brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom in a saucepan until warmed and sugar dissolves.
- Fold the sugar mixture into the oat mixture evenly to coat.
- Spread granola on the two sheets, dividing equally.
- Bake, stirring once, until golden brown, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the dried cherries, dividing evenly.
- Let cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to a month. Β Β
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Autumn Harvest Granola
Autumn Harvest Granola is a delicious homemade granola. This granola is seriously the best granola ever! It has a delicious, sweet flavor, with the perfect amount of crunch!
Ingredients
- 3 heaping cups organic rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup green pumpkin seeds
- 1 cup raw cashews
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3/4 cup dried sour cherries or dried cranberries.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
- Line 2 rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Toss the oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, and cashews in a large bowl.
- Warm the brown sugar, maple syrup, oil, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground cardamom in a saucepan until warmed and the sugar dissolves.
- Fold the sugar mixture into the oat mixture evenly to coat.
- Spread granola on the two sheets, dividing equally.
- Bake, stirring once, until golden brown, approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the dried cherries, dividing evenly.
- Let cool and store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to a month.
