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Jar of Lemon Granola on a White Napkin, with Scattered Granola and Lemon Wedges in the Background
Cherry Lemon Granola
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
Crunchy oats are tossed with coconut and pecans, baked up with lemon juice and zest and mixed with dried cherries in this refreshing lemon granola.
Course: Breakfast
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • ¼ cup turbinado sugar or your favorite type of granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • 3 cups rolled oats optionally gluten free
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 1 tsp. lemon zest
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • 1 cup dried cherries
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 300°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Place sugar, maple syrup, lemon juice and lemon extract in small saucepan over medium heat. Heat just until sugar is completely melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in coconut oil.
  3. Stir together oats, coconut, pecans, lemon zest and salt in large mixing bowl. Add lemon juice mixture and stir until oats are evenly blended.
  4. Divide mixture among baking sheets, spreading in even layers. Bake 30 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
  5. Allow to cool completely. Transfer to airtight storage container and mix in cherries.