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Breakfast? Dessert? Who knows! Who cares.
{hello lover.}
I hope everyone reading this blog has tasted the miraculous gift from the gods called Nutella. The chocolate hazelnut spread is, by far, the most decadent, rich, heavenly, crazy delicious spread on the planet. It goes best with a spoon. Just sayin’.
Butttttttttttttttt in order to totally NOT feel like a glutton after you spoon some nutella into your mouth, throw it into a bowl with some maple syrup, oats, dried cherries, and dark chocolate chips. Bake it up and you’ve got yourself some crunchy (SOOOOO crunchy), chocolatey, and seemingly healthy granola.
I <3 homemade granola. What’s not to love? So much cheaper and healthier to make your own. Bypass all the crap and preservatives some companies pump into their cereals, and check out some of my favorite homemade granolas. After you’ve made this recipe of course. 
What I love most about this particular granola recipe is that there aren’t many ingredients. 5 to be exact. And the nutella definitely stands out. It’s the star of the show here people. The chocolate nutty goo acts as the binder, while the maple syrup thins it out and sweetens the oats up a bit. I threw in tart dried cherries for a flavor contrast and went over the top to add dark chocolate chips. I mean c’mon, why not?!
Oh and I forgot to mention, if you pour some milk over it, you’ll be sittin’ back slurpin’ on chocolate milk in no time. 
Dark Chocolate Cherry Nutella Granola
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup Nutella
- 1/4 cup + 1 Tablespoon maple syrup (or honey)
- 3/4 cup dried cherries
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper (or Silpat) and set aside.
Mix the oats and dried cherries into a large bowl and set aside. In a small bowl, melt the Nutella and maple syrup together in the microwave (about 30 seconds). Stir until completely smooth and liquidy. Pour Nutella mixture over oats and cherries. Make sure all of the oats are evenly moistened. Spread evenly over prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring at each 10 minute interval.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot granola (no need to stir). The chips will melt down a bit. Let the granola cool completely. Please note that it will be soft when removed from the oven– it will crunch up when exposed to air. Mine took about 30 minutes to crunch up. Enjoy!
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ps: check out some of my other homemade granolas!
Triple Chocolate Crunch Granola
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Ha, I just made Nutella granola this morning! We obviously think alike
I love the dried cherries in yours, I will have to do that next time!
That is too funny Liz! The dark cherries give a sweet burst of flavor with all the chocolate bites
I’ll never be bored with granola that’s for sure
Yum!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
I don’t think I could ever be bored with grnaola either… too many delicious options
I love the flavors you have used in this granola! Chocolate and cherry is a great combination.
Amy, I completely agree! I love any berry with chocolate – dark chocolate and cherries are especially delicious.
mmm, i love homemade granola. what a great version!
Thank you Sarah! I love homemade granola too, if you couldn’t tell
Okay I adore the idea of using Nutella in granola. I would never had thought of that. Brilliant and I’m sure delicious!
it IS delicious! it’s a must try
I love homemade granola! The Nutella and cherry combination is exactly perfect!
Can’t wait to finally get around to trying some of you fantastic granola recipes with our dried fruits. I am sure the munchkin will love them!
Let me know if you try any out Donna – even if you don’t make one of mine, the granola possibilities are endless
Nutella in granola… GENIUS!
Wow Laurie, thank you SO much for stopping by. I’m kinda sorta on a nutella kick lately
You know I love homemade granola. Nutella is a brilliant addition!
I love penaut butter granola, so I figured why not switch it out for some Nutella? Best decision I’ve made in awhile
So true…nutella is the best just with a spoon:-) This is awesome to make granola with it! Love!!!
Yum! This would be amazing for breakfast! Would love you to share this at Breakfast Ideas Mondays – http://www.yummyinspirations.net/2012/05/watermelon-blueberry-smoothie-and.html
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nutella and cherries – yummy
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They are a great combo. Thanks Heather!
You had me at Nutella! I will have to give this recipe a try!
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BUT…have you tried making Nutella yet??
Hi Trudy! I haven’t made my own Nutella yet! I should try it someday
You definitely should! It’s just as delicious and pretty easy.
PS. Love the blog! Just found it today and I already want to make everything >.<
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let me know what you make Trudy! Yum
O.m.g.
I tried this recipe for the first time last Monday – I’ve made 4 batches since ! (Big compliment considering I was away from home 3 out of the seven days).
This recipe is life changing I love it so much.
Thank you
I’m so so glad Alett! I love this granola – definitely one of my favorites. I haven’t made it in awhile, but I’m thinking that needs to change.
I think most of my Nutella disappears my means of spoon directly to mouth.
This looks so great; I have some of the mocha cappuccino hazelnut spread left that I might try this with!
Hey Alyssa! I love that Mocha cappuccino spread! I’ve never used it in this granola though. That sounds heavenly. A must try! Thank you for suggesting
Your Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Granola link leads to your Banana Nutella Granola. ((Both look absolutely addicting!)
Fixed! Thanks for bringing it to my attention, Stephanie.
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