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Gluten Free Dairy Free Almond Cherry Breakfast Granola

<p>Whip up a big batch of Cherry Almond Granola so that you can celebrate upcoming national cherry month! This recipe is also gluten and dairy free!</p>
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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cups pit Cherry
  • 1/4 cups Agave Nectar
  • 1/2 teaspoons Molasses
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Milk, Canned
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats, Gluten Free
  • 1/2 cups Flaxseed, Ground
  • 1/4 cups Coconut, Flakes
  • 1/2 cups Almonds, Sliced
  • 1/2 cups dice Cherries, Dried
  • 1/4 cups Raisins, Golden

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Nutritional Information

  • 1 serving = about 1 cup
  • 571 Calories
  • 18g Total Fat
  • 5g Sat Fat
  • 0g Trans Fat
  • 0mg Cholesterol
  • 25mg Sodium
  • 91g Total Carb
  • 15g Fiber
  • 31g Total Sugars (Includes 9g Added Sugars)
  • 13g Protein
  • 21 WW Freestyle

Make It Now Cooking Directions

These directions are for cooking this recipe to serve immediately and NOT to freeze for later.

  1. In a blender, puree cherries.
  2. In a bowl, combine cherry puree, agave nectar, molasses, vanilla extract, almond extract and coconut milk. Set aside
  3. In a larger bowl, combine old fashioned oats, ground flax, and coconut flakes.
  4. Gently pour cherry puree ingredients over the oats mixture, and fold until well combined.
  5. Spread granola over a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 325F for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove and mix in almonds.
  8. Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the dried cherries and golden raisins.
  10. Allow to cool completely.

Freeze For Later Cooking Directions

These directions help you cook or prepare this meal PRIOR to being frozen for serving later (see Serving Day Directions when you are ready to prepare it to eat).

Why would I want to freeze this?

  1. In a blender, puree cherries.
  2. In a bowl, combine cherry puree, agave nectar, molasses, vanilla extract, almond extract and coconut milk. Set aside
  3. In a larger bowl, combine old fashioned oats, ground flax, and coconut flakes.
  4. Gently pour cherry puree ingredients over the oats mixture, and fold until well combined.
  5. Spread granola over a parchment paper lined rimmed baking sheet.
  6. Bake at 325F for 20 minutes.
  7. Remove and mix in almonds.
  8. Return to oven and bake an additional 15 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and immediately stir in the dried cherries and golden raisins.
  10. Allow to cool completely.
  11. Divide among indicated number of quart freezer bags, label and freeze.

Make From Frozen Serving Day Directions

These directions help you cook or reheat this meal AFTER it's been frozen for when you are ready to eat it.

  1. Thaw: Countertop
  2. Serve at room temperature or warmed slightly if desired.

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