Nutty Coconut Granola

Nutty Coconut Granola
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Nutty Coconut Granola

This is absolutely delicious and chock full of oats and nuts for a healthy breakfast or snack. The oats provide fiber and the nuts and seeds are loaded with hearty-healthy fats, vitamins and protein. Pour your favorite plant-based milk over and enjoy a bowl of heaven!
Course Breakfast
Keyword Breakfast, Granola
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats, old-fashioned
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup raw almonds, slivered or chopped (if whole, break up in food processor first)
  • 1/4 cup raw pecan halves
  • 1/4 cup raw walnuts
  • 2 tbsp sunflower seeds
  • 2 tbsp pumpkin seeds
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 1/4 tsp Kosher or sea salt
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup almond or peanut butter (if omitted, increase oil to 3 tbsp)
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  • Add oats, coconut, nuts, seeds, cinnamon and salt to a food processor
  • Pulse until broken into med-course pieces and combined
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, combine coconut oil, maple syrup and nut butter. Heat on medium (number 5) for two minutes until melted. Whisk to combine.
  • Add vanilla and whisk again.
  • Pour wet ingredients into food processor with nut/oat mixture. Pulse until just combined. Keep the mixture somewhat chunky.
  • Spread mixture onto a silicone-lined baking sheet in an even layer.
  • Bake for 18 minutes, turn pan and bake 5 minutes more. Watch to make sure it doesn't burn. The granola should be golden and fragrant.
  • Let cool, stir to break up chunks a little depending on how chunky you like your granola.
  • Store in a sealed container or bag for up to 10 days. This can freeze for up to one month.
  • Enjoy alone, with plant-based milk and with added fruit, fresh or dried, or layered in a parfait with plant-based yogurt and fruit!
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[…] breakfast, a filling snack or a healthy dessert. You can use either a store-bought granola or my Nutty Coconut Granola recipe. Crunchy, fiber-rich granola is combined with even more nuts and almond butter, filled with […]


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