Homemade Pistachio Granola Recipe with Dried Cherries

Homemade Pistachio Granola Recipe with Dried Cherries

from seasonedandsalted.com
35 min

Make homemade granola right from your pantry with this Pistachio Granola recipe! Create a delicious snack or add crunch to yogurt bowls.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups pecans
  • 1/2 cup pepitas
  • 1 cup shelled unsalted pistachios
  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cups dried cherries

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, combine pecans, pepitas, pistachios, rolled oats, cinnamon, and salt.

  4. 4

    Mix the dry ingredients thoroughly until evenly distributed.

  5. 5

    Pour in maple syrup, olive oil, and vanilla extract, and mix well.

  6. 6

    Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet.

  7. 7

    Press the pistachio granola down firmly.

  8. 8

    Bake for a total of 25 minutes, stirring halfway through (at the 12-minute mark).

  9. 9

    Press down again before continuing to bake until golden brown.

  10. 10

    Allow the pistachio granola to cool for 1 hour.

  11. 11

    After cooling, add dried cherries to the granola.

  12. 12

    Enjoy your homemade pistachio granola!