Cherry Vanilla Granola
Sweet cherry and vanilla flavors make breakfast bowls and yogurt parfaits feel like dessert everyday.
What it is
Cherry vanilla granola is a baked mixture of rolled oats, nuts, seeds, and sweeteners that's been flavored with vanilla and mixed with dried cherries. It's already cooked and ready to enjoy straight from the container.
Flavor and texture
Sweet and slightly tart from the cherries, with warm vanilla notes throughout. The texture is pleasantly crunchy with chewy bursts from the dried fruit.
Best uses
Perfect as breakfast cereal with milk or yogurt, sprinkled over smoothie bowls, eaten as a trail mix-style snack, or used as a topping for ice cream and desserts.
Storage & freshness
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry pantry away from direct light.
| As purchased | 1-2 monthsfrom bulk bin exposure |
| Sealed (pantry) | 3-6 monthsif kept airtight in cool, dry place |
| Refrigerated | 6-12 monthsextends freshness of nuts and oils |
| Frozen | 1-2 yearsmay lose some crispness when thawed |
Durations are for best quality. Safe to consume longer if no spoilage signs present.
Nuts and seeds in granola can turn rancid over time, especially in warm conditions.
Cooking tip
Store in an airtight container to maintain crunchiness, and if it loses its crispness, spread it on a baking sheet and toast in a 300°F oven for 5-10 minutes.
Interesting note
Granola was invented in the 1860s as a health food, and the combination of oats with dried fruit provides both quick and sustained energy from simple and complex carbohydrates.