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A close-up of chunky pistachio granola with oats, nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, showing a crunchy texture and a mix of golden brown and dark pieces.

Easy Pistachio Granola with Chocolate and Dried Cherries

Lindsey Neumayer
This nutty almond pistachio granola recipe is made with wholesome ingredients like chopped almonds, pistachios, and chocolate coasted dried cherries for the perfect start to your day! It packs a flavor that store-bought granola just can’t compete with, and it’s the perfect addition to any breakfast or brunch spread!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 376 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 baking sheet half sheet or three-quarter sheet size
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 spatula or spoon
  • 1 kitchen scale or measuring cups
  • 1 airtight storage container

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups rolled oats old fashioned, not quick-cooking
  • 1 cup unsalted raw almonds roughly chopped
  • 1 cup unsalted raw pistachios shelled and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup dried cherries unsweetened
  • ½ cup dark chocolate or semi-sweet chips
  • ¼ cup chia seeds
  • ¼ cup ground flax seed
  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven. Preheat your oven to 325ºF.
  • Prep ingredients. Roughly chop your almonds and pistachios using a knife and cutting board or a food processor.
    1 cup unsalted raw pistachios, 1 cup unsalted raw almonds
  • Combine dry ingredients. In a large bowl, combine your rolled oats and chopped nuts. Add in the chia seeds, flax seed meal, and spices.
    3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup unsalted raw almonds, 1 cup unsalted raw pistachios, 1/4 cup ground flax seed, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • Add wet ingredients. Pour the oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract on top of your mixture, and stir well to incorporate the ingredients.
    1/2 cup maple syrup, 1/4 cup sunflower oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Initial bake. Spread the mixture onto a large baking sheet and pop it in the oven for 15 minutes.
  • Stir and continue baking. Stir the granola mix after 10 minutes, making sure to move the ingredients around the pan for even toasting. Put it back in the oven for another 10 minutes, or until it gets lightly golden brown.
  • Chop cherries & chocolate. Roughly chop your dried cherries and chocolate.
    1/2 cup dried cherries, 1/2 cup dark chocolate
  • Remove from oven. Remove the granola from the oven once it's golden brown and toasty.
  • Add cherries and press into pan. Sprinkle the chopped dried cherries onto the pan and use a spatula to press the granola into the pan. This helps form clusters as the granola dries!
    1/2 cup dried cherries
  • Add chocolate. Top your granola with the chopped chocolate. It will get a bit melty from the residual heat, but don't worry, it will harden again as it cools!
    1/2 cup dark chocolate
  • Cool completely, break up granola, and store. Allow your granola to cool completely before using a spatula to break it up into chunks and clusters. Store it in an airtight storage container for up to two weeks.

Nutrition

Calories: 376kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 55mgPotassium: 391mgFiber: 8gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 227IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 3mg
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Keyword: baked, granola, nuts, seeds