Dark Chocolate-Cherry Granola

Step 1

Preheat oven to 300° F. Combine oats and coconut in large bowl.

Step 2

Combine coconut oilmaple syrupbrown sugarcocoacinnamon and salt in small saucepan. Cook over medium heat for about 3 to 4 minutesstirring frequentlyuntil the coconut oil is melted and the sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Pour liquid mixture over oats mixture and toss to coat. Spread oat mixture out on a rimmed baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutestossing every 10 minutes.Cool granola to room temperature on baking sheet on wire rack.It will harden as it cools. Toss granola with morsels and dried cherries. Store in airtight container.