Chocolate Cherry Granola

There’s something so satisfying about tossing a few pantry staples together and ending up with crunchy, chocolatey clusters that are nourishing and delicious. I love how one batch of granola can double as a hearty breakfast, snack, or a little treat to sprinkle over yogurt at night.

Chocolate cherry granola on a tray with fruit and yogurt

This Chocolate Cherry Granola has quickly become a favorite in our house—it brings together the rich cocoa crunch of my chocolate peanut butter granola with the sweet-tart bite of cherries from my cherry almond granola recipe. Every handful is chocolatey, chewy, and delivers that classic chocolate-and-cherry combination.

Why You’ll Love This Chocolate Cherry Granola

  • Healthy – Made with oats, nuts, and dried cherries, it’s a granola you can feel good about.
  • Simple ingredients – Most ingredients can be found in your pantry.
  • Quick & easy – Mix, bake, and cool for homemade granola in a little over an hour.
  • Meal prep friendly – One batch makes plenty and keeps well for weeks.
  • Crunchy and chewy – Crisp chocolatey clusters paired with soft, tart cherries.
  • Classic chocolate-cherry flavor – A timeless combination!
  • Versatile – Enjoy by the handful, over yogurt, with milk, or sprinkled on desserts.

Chocolate cherry granola in a yellow bowl on a wooden tray

Chocolate Cherry Granola Recipe

Ingredients
3 cups (240g) rolled oats
1 cup (92g) sliced almonds
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup (75g) coconut oil
1/3 cup (113g) honey
3 tablespoons (21g) cocoa powder
1 teaspoon cherry emulsion (can sub vanilla extract)
1 cup (130g) dried cherries

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a medium-sized microwavable bowl, add coconut oil and honey. Microwave for 35 seconds and whisk in the cocoa powder and cherry emulsion.
4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry and mix until the oats are completely coated.
5. Spread the granola mixture onto the baking sheets and bake for 15 minutes. If the granola is still wet-looking, cook for 2-3 more minutes.
6. Cool on the pans for an hour and add the dried cherries. Toss to combine and enjoy! This will stay fresh for 2 to 3 weeks when stored at room temperature in an airtight container.

Chocolate Cherry Granola FAQs

1. How long will this granola last?
If you store it in an airtight container at room temperature, it should stay crunchy and tasty for 2–3 weeks.

2. Can I make this vegan?
Yes! Just swap the honey for maple syrup or agave.

3. Can I use other nuts or seeds?
Absolutely. Almonds are classic with cherries, but pecans, walnuts, cashews, or even pumpkin or sunflower seeds all work. Mix and match to your taste as long as you use the same amount (1 cup).

4. Can I add chocolate chips?
That would be a great idea! Just add half a cup after baking and cooling.

5. How do I get big, crunchy clusters?
Press the granola gently onto the baking sheet before baking and don’t stir while it’s baking.

6. How should I eat it?
Honestly? Any way you want. Snack on it by the handful, sprinkle it over yogurt, enjoy it with milk for breakfast, or toss it on ice cream or smoothie bowls for some crunch.

Healthy chocolate cherry granola on a wooden baking tray with fruit and yogurt

Essential Tools & Ingredients for Chocolate Cherry Granola

Here are some of my favorite tools that I use every time I make a batch of this granola:

  • Parchment Paper Sheets – perfect for lining your baking sheets to keep granola from sticking and makes cleanup easy.
  • Cherry Emulsion – adds extra cherry flavor to the base of the granola.
  • Cocoa Powder – gives the rich chocolate flavor.
  • Silicone Spatula – perfect for mixing sticky granola and scraping every last bite onto the baking sheet.

Chocolate cherry granola and yogurt on a wooden tray with fruit

More Granola Recipes You’ll Love

If you’re a granola fan, there’s more where this came from! Here are some of my favorite recipes to try next:

I hope this Chocolate Cherry Granola is one of those recipes you’ll keep coming back to. It’s quick, easy, and full of flavor—perfect for breakfast, a snack, or sprinkling over yogurt or smoothie bowls 😊