maple granola

maple granola is easy, delicious and multi-tasker extraordinaire!

maple granola with dried cherries in a pyrex bowl

This maple granola does it all – and you’re going to want to throw the ingredients for it in your cart today!

You might not think of granola as a multi-tasker but in this house it is – especially over a holiday weekend!

maple granola in a pyrex bowl

Let’s start with how super easy it is – you literally toss all the ingredients in one bowl, spread on a baking sheet and bake.

maple granola on a baking sheet

And then let your guests have at it:

In a bowl with milk, for breakfast.

A quick and easy midday snack.

Over ice cream for dessert.

maple granola with dried cherries in a pyrex bowl

See what I mean?

While there are lots of granolas out there (and I’ve made my share right here), this is one of my all-time faves.

And I’ve got 3 tips to share with you, that you can use with any granola recipe that you like!

Tip #1: For perfectly large clusters (and we all know that’s the best part of any proper granola), add a beaten egg white to your mixture before baking. Not sure about the culinary science behind this tip but it WORKS – you get nice big clusters for this one tiny extra step!

Tip #2: The hands-down best way to store granola is in your freezer. I’ve been doing this for years and this is the only way to keep that crunchy texture the longest. Try it!

Tip #3: No matter what the recipe says, add your dried fruit (if using) AFTER the granola comes out of the oven and has cooled. Trust me on this!

maple granola with dried cherries in a ziploc bag

Have a truly wonderful Thanksgiving, and come back Friday for my final Hanukkah recipe (it’s a good and QUICK one, promise)!

Maple Granola

3 cups oats
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1/4 cup toasted wheat germ (can omit if you need this to be gluten-free)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 large egg white, whisked in a small bowl till frothy
1 1/2 cups dried cherries

Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees; line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients except the egg white and dried cherries. Once the ingredients are well combined, add the egg white and stir again.

Spread the mixture in a single layer on your prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes. About halfway through use a large spatula to gently turn the granola in as large sections as possible. When golden brown remove from the oven and cool in the pan on a wire rack. Gently mix in the cherries. Serve immediately, store for 2 weeks at room temperature in an airtight container, or freeze for longer storage.

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This delicious recipe brought to you by Sheri Silver
https://sherisilver.com/2013/02/15/maple-granola/

6 Comments

  1. Sandra on February 15, 2013 at 8:51 am

    I’m doing the no sugar thing too! But avoiding all sugar including maple syrup.

    It’s an easy way to avoid processed food which I generally do anyways.

    The killer for me isn’t dessert but something with coffee. It took a few days but I’m out of the habit finally!

    I feel better.

    My motivation was my trainer. I did another fitness assessment and while I am super fit strength and cardio-wise, the old body composition hadn’t changed as much. Busted,

    It was the treats with the lattes while writing at the local coffee place…

    • sherisilver on February 15, 2013 at 9:08 am

      I hear you Sandra – I was conflicted too. Like, is maple syrup just as bad? Apparently, to my body anyway, it is. However, prohibiting the “white sugar” has drastically reduced my consumption of so much crap, which was kind of my personal goal. I commend you for eliminating it all! xo

      • Sandra on February 15, 2013 at 2:21 pm

        Yup – eliminate white sugar or even just HFCS and a lot of crapola is gone from your diet – processed foods and most mass produced baked goods.

        Sugar and HFCS sneaks in everywhere! Even most condiments and dressings. Craziness…

        • sherisilver on February 15, 2013 at 2:28 pm

          Yes – EVERYWHERE!

  2. Elizabeth on February 16, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    This granola looks fantastic! There has been a lot of sugar and butter and cheese floating around my house lately, and I need to get back to eating well next week, so this recipe and the sugar free month is really inspiring!

    • sherisilver on February 16, 2013 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks Elizabeth – more to come! xo

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