Food Friday – Cherry and Lavender Granola
While it was still warm, I scoped a mouthful. I closed my eyes and inhaled deep the fragrant lavender in this recipe transports me to the lush purple lavender fields in the South of France.
As I chewed I relived our summer in Avignon, snacking on fresh cherries while we drove watching the lavender fields go by.
I am in love all over again.
I am a big fan of granola It’s great with milk, yoghurt, or simply on its own. Have it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
This recipe is summer child’s best to date. For a quick breakfast, try some plain Greek yoghurt with a drizzled of honey topped with granola and fresh fruit.
INGREDIENTS
2 cups rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut flakes
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1/2 cup cashews
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Salt
1/8 cup dried lavender, divided
1/4 cup coconut oil (2 oz.)
3 tablespoons maple syrup (use 1/4 cup if not using cherry sauce)
1/4 cup cherry sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup dried cherries
1/4 cup dried mango, chopped (or pineapple, apple etc.)
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Combine the oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, cashews, ground pepper, salt and half of the dried lavender in a large mixing bowl
Melt the coconut oil in small saucepan over low heat and stir in maple syrup
Remove from heat and whisk in cherry sauce and vanilla
When thoroughly combined pour the maple/cherry sauce mixture over the oat mixture and mix until it is well coated
Spread onto the baking sheet in a thin layer
Bake, stirring a couple of times along the way, for about 20 to 25 minutes, or until the granola is toasty and deeply golden
Remove from oven, mix in dried cherries and mango and let cool completely
Sprinkle with the remaining dried lavender
Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
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There is something about home made granola that just can’t be beat. I am bookmarking this page for future reference. I wanted to let you know that I have chosen your recipes as my host favorite for this week. You will be featured on the Daily Dish as my host favorite. I also plan on including your dish on my personal blog as well. I will provide you with the link to the post where you will be able to brag the featured badge as well. At that time, I will also be pinning your recipe on my pinterest board. I will provide you with that link as well on Monday. Thanks for participating in FFF.
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Marlene
25 Jan 13 at 11:46 AM
@Marlene thank you! I can’t wait to start bragging
Adjoa Pearlsa
25 Jan 13 at 11:49 AM
This sounds wonderful… I have never thought of putting lavender in my granola. I am going to try it. Pinning it on my Foodie Friends FRiday board on pinterest. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday.
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Marlys
25 Jan 13 at 1:08 PM
Thanks for hosting @Marly’s
Adjoa Pearlsa
25 Jan 13 at 2:05 PM
My husband grows lavender at school with his horticulture students. I will have to show him this recipe!
Margaret Almon
26 Jan 13 at 6:24 PM
I’ve been to Avignon. I remember visiting the place that held the first Vatican. The idea of lavender and cherry is so intriguing such an interesting contrast of flavors. Thanks for sharing this recipe with us on foodie friday.
Diane Balch
27 Jan 13 at 12:14 PM
@Margaret Wow please let me know what he thinks.
Adjoa Pearlsa
27 Jan 13 at 9:12 PM
@Diane thanks for hosting
Adjoa Pearlsa
27 Jan 13 at 9:13 PM
Hello lovely lady. I wanted to get the link to you that has the Foodie Friends Friday Host Favorite.
http://www.foodiefriendsfridaydailydish.com/recipes-that-caught-our-attention/
Also you have been pinned to my Foodie friends Friday Host Favorite Board.
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Marlene
28 Jan 13 at 8:37 AM
[...] Marlene from Nosh My Way chose Cherry Lavender Granola [...]
Welcome back to Recipes that Caught OUR Attention! These are the recipes that your hosts from Foodie Friends Friday chose as their Host Favorite from our past party... | Daily Dish with Foodie Friends Friday
28 Jan 13 at 9:00 AM
silly me. I gave you last week’s link.
Please use this one instead.
Sorry for that
http://www.foodiefriendsfridaydailydish.com/recipes-that-caught-our-attention-2/
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Marlene
28 Jan 13 at 9:06 AM
Thank you so much @Marlene I am honored
Adjoa Pearlsa
28 Jan 13 at 9:47 AM
[...] also fell in love with several other food bloggers home made granola. Like A Girls Reflection or Feeding [...]
Flaked Coconut and Dried Black Currants Granola Recipe | Nosh My Way
29 Jan 13 at 7:28 AM
Thanks for sharing at Foodie Friends Friday. Your granola was definitely a hit at our party!
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30 Jan 13 at 2:59 AM
@Cindys thanks for being a great host
Adjoa Pearlsa
30 Jan 13 at 9:32 AM