Maple-Cinnamon Granola

Maple-Cinnamon Granola with candied almonds, dried berries, and baked to deliciousness takes your classic granola to a whole new level.

The best part of this Maple-Cinnamon Granola is the freedom to mix it with whatever you want.  You can eat it with yogurt, for a cobbler, or just raw (guilty!). Either way you are guaranteed to have your day brightened.

At least one to two mornings a week I make the kids Greek yogurt parfaits. One, it’s easy. Two, they love the presentation – with fresh fruit, granola or nuts in “fancy” class cups. Three, it gives them some protein to make it through the day. I usually will serve this with either some whole wheat toast or even a sweet bread.

Enjoy! XOXO San

How do you make Maple-Cinnamon Granola?

• Preheat oven to 320 degrees and place oven rack towards the top third of the oven

• Line baking sheet with non-stick aluminum foil or parchment paper

• Combine dry ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to make sure all ingredients are mixed well.

• Add wet ingredients in order, except for vanilla to a medium saucepan.

• On low heat slowly melt the butter and sugar and stir/whisk to incorporate all the ingredients.

• Once the ingredients are melted and combined, remove from heat and stir in the vanilla.

• Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir together using a rubber spatula – till all the oats and almonds are covered by the sugar/oil/butter mixture

• Spread the granola out into a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

• Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and stir granola.

• Once granola is cool add dried cherries and dark chocolate if using.

My favorite kitchen tools used to make Maple-Cinnamon Granola

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SHEET PAN: I love using a larger sheet pan while cooking because I am feeding my family of seven. I love these pans so much that I have 9!

MIXING BOWLS: I love having a variety of sizes of mixing bowls. From small to large, I find that having at least 3 bowls of different sizes have been essential in my kitchen. I prefer Pyrex because of the durability.

MEASURING CUPS: Nothing beats a good set of measuring cups that last a long time. I love metal measuring cups because of its durability.

MEASURING SPOONS: I have to have a metal set of measuring spoons on hand. The plastic ones just don’t last long in our house thanks in large part to the garbage disposal.

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Are you a granola fan too? Check out these other recipes.

Pina Colada Granola, Maple Pecan Granola, No Bake Almond Granola Bites, Chewy Pretzel Peanut Butter Granola Bars,

My review: I love this granola, even just plain. The flavors of the maple and cinnamon are subtle, it allows the chocolate and the dried fruit to blend perfectly. There is no strong aftertaste and nice crisp crunch.

Kid’s reviews: The kids loved helping me make this, especially breaking up the almonds. Having them make it, made them want to eat it even more. Next time I will need to double the recipe.

Note: this will make a great Christmas treat for my gluten-free friends. Put the granola in a cute little mason jar with some ribbon, great and thoughtful gift. You could really give this throughout the year.