Homemade Granola with Toasted Coconut
Servings: 16
Calories: 301kcal
Homemade Granola is the best simple breakfast or snack for both kids and adults! This healthy Homemade Granola recipe is chunky and packed with nuts, seeds, dried fruit and toasted coconut!
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 cups old fashioned oats (rolled oats)
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2/3 cup coconut oil , melted
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a ½ baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- While the oven is preheating, combine the 4 cups old fashioned oats (rolled oats), 1 cup sliced almonds, 1/2 cup pepitas and 1/4 cup chia seeds to a large bowl and stir to combine.
- In the same bowl, stir in the melted 2/3 cup coconut oil, 1/3 cup honey 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt until everything is evenly coated.
- Pour the granola mixture onto the prepared cookie sheet and lightly press into a thin even layer. Place on the center rack of the oven and cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, remove the granola from the oven and toss it then lightly press down with the back of a spoon to help everything stick together. Also, sprinkle the 2/3 cup unsweetened flaked coconut over top. Return to the oven and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden. Do not overbake.
- Once golden, remove from the oven, add the 1 cup dried cherries or cranberries over top and let cool for 1-2 hours on the baking sheet. Once cool, break apart and enjoy or store.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Notes
Leftover Storage: Store leftover homemade granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Oil Substitution: Olive Oil or avocado oil can be swapped in for the coconut oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 301kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 269IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
