Cherry Chocolate Granola 

This is an “All-Bulk All Star” recipe, in honor of Plastic Free July. Every ingredient is available in our Bulk Section!

Bring your own jars when you buy the ingredients, no plastic required. 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 
  • 1 cup pecans  
  • 1 cup pepitas 
  • ½ tsp cinnamon 
  • 1 tsp salt 
  • ½ cup melted cocoa butter 
  • ½ cup maple syrup 
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract 
  • ¾ cup dried cherries 
  • ½ cup chocolate chips 

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Line a large, rimmed sheet pan with parchment paper. 
  2. In a large bowl, combine oats, pecans, pepitas, cinnamon and salt. 
  3. Melt cocoa butter and add maple syrup at the end to warm slightly. Pour mixture in bowl. Add vanilla to bowl and mix everything together well so all is lightly coated. 
  4. Spread granola in even layer on parchment-covered pan, pressing down gently. 
  5. Bake 10-12 minutes, then stir granola. Press down in even layer before returning to oven. Cook 10-12 minutes more, or until light golden brown. 
  6. Cool completely, about an hour or more. Add cherries and chocolate chips on top and break into chunks with your hands.  
  7. Can store 1-2 weeks in airtight container.