Description
Coconut Almond Granola is a crunchy, slightly sweet snack made with oats, coconut, almonds, and a touch of maple syrup and coconut oil. Packed with healthy fats, it’s the perfect breakfast topper or on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats, gluten-free if needed
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped whole almonds
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut flakes, chopped almonds, pepitas, sliced almonds, chia seeds, and a pinch of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla extract, almond extract, and coconut extract until combined.
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. It will continue to crisp up as it cools.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. Enjoy as a topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, or simply as a snack!
Notes
- For a more personalized flavor, feel free to add dried fruits like cranberries or raisins after the granola cools.
- To make this recipe nut-free, you can replace the nuts with seeds like sunflower seeds.
- If you prefer a sweeter granola, you can add more maple syrup to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg