Healthy Granola Cherry Almond Mocha is so easy to make. Delicious artisan granola made at home with simple ingredients. Save money, don’t buy granola, make your own.
Do you love granola? We sure do. What I don’t like about the majority of store bought granola is the added sugars they sometimes contain. The gourmet/artisan varieties do a much better job of not adding additional unhealthy ingredients, however they are expensive. Making your own at home is so easy. Believe me you can’t buy Festive Crunchy Granola in the store.
I love this granola so much. It is the perfect topping to my Healthy Mocha Coffee Yogurt recipe.
Granola is such a staple in my kitchen. There are so many ways to enjoy it, such as eating it as a cereal, adding it to yogurt, putting it in smoothies or using it to make healthy treats and snacks.
I am a HUGE Jamie Oliver fan, and have several of his cookbooks. When I got my copy of Everyday Superfood (affiliate link) I was so intrigued by his Awesome Granola Dust recipe, I had to experiment and make my own version. This Healthy Granola Cherry Almond Mocha was my inspiration from Jamie’s original recipe.
This granola is loaded with so many superfoods and NO added sugars. It has very quickly become our family favourite. I make a big batch and have it for weeks.
Oats, dried cherries, cacao, coffee, almonds, hemp heart, chia seeds and pumpkin seeds all combine to make this awesome artisan granola, that is so delicious and full of nutrition. Easily make it gluten free by using gluten free oats.
You can make your own version by simply putting in the ingredients you want. Change the oats to barley flakes, use other nuts and seeds. Take out the coffee and cacao, or add more if you want a stronger flavour. It’s so much fun to experiment with.
You start by baking your oats, nuts and seeds. Once baked let cool slightly.
Get your cherries, cacao, and coffee measured out. Grab an orange. Place the cooled oat mixture into your food processor (you may have to do this in batches). Add the other ingredients, and with a zester, grate in the orange zest. Blitz until the texture resembles grainy granola. Keep in an airtight container.
That’s it, simple right? Gourmet granola at a fraction of the cost you would pay at the store. Get creative and come up with your own tasty version.
Now you have it to use for all your favourite granola dishes. From breakfast to snacks, eating healthy is so easy and delicious with this Healthy Granola Cherry Almond Mocha.
If you would like more healthy breakfast options check out Chocolate Almond Oatmeal or B & B Sunrise.
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Healthy Granola Cherry Almond Mocha
Ingredients
- 5 cups old fashioned oatmeal (if you want it to be gluten free use gluten free oats)
- 3 ½ ounces your choice of seeds (I used a combination of hemp chia and pumpkin)
- 6 ounces whole almonds
- 6 ounces dried cherries
- 1 tablespoons freshly ground coffee
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- Orange zest (from 1 orange)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350º F.
- On a large baking sheet add the oats, seeds and nuts.
- Bake for 15 minutes (stir after about 7 minutes).
- Cool slightly.
- Get your remaining ingredients measured out into a bowl.
- Using your food processor (in batches) add the ingredients, and the zest of the orange.
- Blitz until it resembles a grainy granola texture.
- Store in an airtight container.
Sean
I’m the kind of person whose ‘breakfast’ generally consists of a pot of coffee, so I can get on board with bringing some kick into my oats. And chocolate to boot? Sounds like a match made in heaven to me.
Chef G
Yeah breakfast is not my favourite meal of the day…but this makes it much better.
IGOR @ COOKING THE GLOBE
Awesome recipe! You can’t go wrong with Jamie 🙂
Chef G
You are right he is awesome.
Lisa
This sounds wonderful! I make my own granola too as even the “healthy” kind is loaded with sugar! ? A little of this on some lemon Greek yogurt…..yum!!!!
Chef G
Yes…too much sugar in the store bought ones for sure.
Lisa @ garlicandzest.com
I always prefer to make my own granola over the store-bought varieties — not only is it healthier, you can customize it to your own tastes and my family prefers it. The combo here sounds delicious!
Chef G
It is so easy to do.
Meeta
Some awesome flavours going on here.
Chef G
Yes they go well together.
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables
That looks delicious! I didn’t used to like cherries but over the past couple of years I’ve been kind of obsessed! I usually have some on my yogurt but this looks like the best breakfast ever!
Chef G
It is pretty delicious for sure.
Nicole Escat
I love granola bars. I will give this a try, looks delicious.
Chef G
Well if you like bars, then this granola on yogurt you will love.
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy
We had cherry and almond for breakfast this morning. It’s such a nice combination.
Chef G
Yes is does go well together for sure.
Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry
Granola is very tasty, I bet making this recipe will save you a fortune. Does the cacao add a chocolate flavour?
Chef G
Yes is does, so you can adjust if you want it more intense.
Milena
What a wonderful treat! I love Jamie Oliver and with berry season being here this is going to make a good snack!
Chef G
Hope you enjoy it!!
Laura Funk
Oh this granola looks so mouthwatering. Love that it is so simple and the flavors sound stupendous. Definitely adding this to my grocery list.
Chef G
It is so fun and easy to make.
Lois Alter Mark
That looks delicious! Such a great way to start the day. And I’m a big Jamie Oliver fan, too 🙂
Chef G
He is awesome right?
Rebecca Bryant
YUM!1 This look delish. I like that it’s healthy and easy to make. I have been trying to eat cleaner so this is perfect.
Chef G
It is so easy….and fun to make your own creation.
Anitra Elmore
This looks so tasty!! I’m planning to play around in the kitchen with the kids this summer and we definitely have to try this.
Chef G
It is fun and easy to make.
Jennifer B
This looks so good and healthy too! I would like to make this for a quick breakfast!
Chef G
It really does make a delicious breakfast addition for sure.