Cherry Almond Granola

A friend at church shared this recipe with us, and is has become our absolute favorite recipe for granola!  Feel free to use different types of dried fruit.  Dried blueberries, cranberries, raisins, etc. are all VERY good in this yummy granola!

Ingredients

10 cups instant oats

1.5 c. sunflower oil

1.5 c. maple syrup

2 c. sliced almonds

2 tsp. vanilla

1 tsp. salt

2 c. dried cherries

Directions

Preheat oven to 350*.

Combine all ingredients except cherries in a large bowl and transfer to baking sheets

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden-brown

After cooled, mix in dried cherries and store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.

**This recipe can also be made healthier by cutting back on the syrup and adding sunflower seeds and other kinds of nuts.

Happy munching!