Roasted Cherry Yogurt Bowl with Granola
Sweet roasted cherries, crunchy granola and a little dark chocolate are the perfect toppings for this yogurt bowl!
Ingredients
Granola
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup almonds sliced
- 3 tablespoons coconut unsweetened shredded or flaked
Cherries
- 2 cups Cherry fresh or frozen (defrosted, pitted
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- Pinch salt
- 1-2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract or 1 tablespoon amaretto
Other Ingredients
- 2 cups yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup more for a sweeter yogurt
- dark chocolate optional, chopped
Instructions
Granola
- Preheat oven to 350° F. and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Add in the oats, cinnamon and salt and stir everything together until coated. Pour the oats out onto the baking sheet and spread them into a single layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes then remove from the oven, toss and add in the almonds. Bake for another 5 minutes then remove and add in the coconut. Bake for a final 4-5 minutes or until everything is golden brown, watch carefully to prevent it from burning. Cool completely before storing in an airtight container.
Cherries
- Preheat oven to 425° F. Spray a pie plate or baking dish with cooking spray. Add in the cherries, maple syrup and salt and toss together until coated.
- Roast the cherries for about 10 minutes then remove from the oven and add in the water and toss together. Bake for another 5 minutes or until the cherries have softened and released their juices.
- Remove from the oven and stir in the almond extract or amaretto. Cool before storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Assembling the Yogurt Bowl
- In a medium sized bowl stir together the Greek yogurt and maple syrup. Divide the yogurt into bowls and top with some of the cherries and their juices, a sprinkling of granola and chopped dark chocolate.
Notes
- The granola and cherries can be made in advance and used throughout the week.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 366
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 366kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 30g | 60% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.