Ingredients
Roasted Sweet Cherries
- 1 pound Northwest-grown sweet cherries, about 3 cups
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 tablespoons cane sugar
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Per Serving
- 4 oz plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup roasted sweet cherries
- ¼ cup granola
- Honey, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Cherries: Wash and pit the cherries. In a mixing bowl, combine the cherries with lime juice, cane sugar, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Toss gently to coat all cherries evenly.
- Roast Cherries: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the cherry mixture evenly on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for about 20-25 minutes until the cherries are softened and juices have thickened slightly.
- Cool Cherries: Remove the roasted cherries from the oven and allow them to cool to room temperature. The juices will continue to thicken as they cool.
- Assemble the Bowl: Spoon 4 oz of plain Greek yogurt into a serving bowl. Top with ¼ cup of the roasted sweet cherries and ¼ cup of granola.
- Add Honey: Drizzle honey over the bowl to your preferred sweetness.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately for a fresh, balanced breakfast or snack.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe sweet cherries for the best flavor and roasting results.
- You can substitute cane sugar with brown sugar or honey during roasting if preferred.
- For a dairy-free option, replace Greek yogurt with a plant-based yogurt.
- Granola can be customized to your liking; consider nut-free versions if allergies are a concern.
- Adjust the amount of honey depending on your sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
