Nut and Honey Coconut Granola
Ingredients
The granola base
-
3
cups
rolled oats
-
½
cup
unsweetened coconut flake
-
1
cup
almonds
-
1
cup
pecans
-
¼
cup
craisins (or other dried fruit)
-
3
Tbsp
sugar
-
¼
tsp
salt
-
½
Tbsp
ground cinnamon
-
1
Tbsp
cocoa powder (optional)
The binding ingredients
-
¼
cup
extra virgin coconut oil
-
½
cup
honey (sub maple syrup or agave for vegan)
-
1
tsp
vanilla extract
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 340°F (171°C).
- 2. In a large bowl, mix the oats, coconut, cinnamon, sugar, cocoa powder, salt, and nuts.
- 3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract, then pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
- 4. Spread the mixture evenly onto a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- 5. Add the craisins in the last few minutes of cooking to prevent them from hardening.
- 6. Once the granola is visibly browned, remove it from the oven and let it cool in a bowl before storing it in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
12 (~½-cup servings)
Calories
301
Total fat
18g
Total carbohydrates
31g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
53mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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