Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Line one large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients except dried cherries.
Spread the granola out in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for about 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes until evenly dried out and golden brown.
Allow the granola to cool before mixing in the dried cherries.
Notes
Customize the recipe to make it your own! Swap the pecans for walnuts, the sunflower seeds for double the amount of coconut flakes, the coconut oil for olive oil, the dried cherries for dried cranberries... the options are endless!
Stir the granola frequently while baking. To encourage the granola to bake evenly, stir it every 15 minutes.
Store the granola in an air-tight container. This granola will last for several weeks at room temperature.