Homemade Honey Granola with Pistachios, Coconut, and Dried Cherries
Homemade Honey Granola with Pistachios, Coconut, and Dried Cherries is a honey granola recipe baked until golden and crisp, delivering oven-toasted clusters, natural honey sweetness, and pantry-friendly ingredients in every bite. Rolled oats, coconut oil, honey, pistachios, and coconut bake together on a sheet pan until crunchy, then dried cherries are folded in for a sweet-tart finish that works well for breakfast or snack bowls.
Servings: 10
Calories: 582kcal
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Small saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups unsalted pistachios no shells, roughly chopped
- 2 cups unsweetened coconut shredded or flakes
- ⅔ cup honey
- ½ cup vegetable oil or melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Add After Baking
- 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a very large bowl combine the oats, pistachios, coconut, and salt. Toss until evenly mixed.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey and coconut oil just until loose and pourable. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the warm honey mixture over the oat mixture and fold gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and press it down firmly to encourage clusters. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. At the halfway point, gently shift the granola and press it down again before returning it to the oven to finish baking.
- Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely on the pan without disturbing it. Break into clusters and stir in the dried cherries.
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Notes
Cooking Notes
Letting the granola cool undisturbed is the most important step for creating crisp clusters. Pressing the mixture firmly before baking and again at the halfway point helps the oats bind together while they toast.
Tips for Best Results:
- Spread the mixture evenly across the baking sheet and press it down firmly so it bakes consistently and forms clusters.
- About halfway through baking, gently move the granola around and press it down again before returning it to the oven.
- Allow the granola to cool completely before breaking it into clusters.
- Add dried cherries after baking, so they stay soft and chewy.
Nutrition
Calories: 582kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 472mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg
