Homestyle Cherry Pistachio Pecan Granola

"If you asked someone to name the top foods associated with fine dining, it would probably take them quite a while before they got to granola. But if you think about, all the elements are there for granola to go gourmet: a variety of textures, a curated selection of ingredients, and a chance to showcase how they all interact with one another. This was exactly what one of our product developers experienced when enjoying a post-dinner granola at a renowned restaurant, and that’s exactly what inspired us to try our own hand at haute cuisine oats with Trader Joe’s Homestyle Cherry Pistachio Pecan Granola. Striking just the right balance of rustic and refined, this Granola is made with a mix of crisp rolled oats, sweetened and dried Montmorency cherries, crunchy Pistachios, Pecans, and pumpkin seeds, and coconut flakes. Our supplier flavors all these elements with brown sugar, maple syrup, and a touch of extra virgin olive oil, to provide a pleasant push-pull of savory and sweet on the palate. In the morning, it makes a beautiful breakfast when mixed with milk, and the evening, it’s a delightful dessert, especially when enjoyed in the context of a parfait, or when sprinkled over ice cream as part of a sundae."