Fitness / January 11, 2024

Coconut Granola Recipe

A healthy snack for those on the go (or on the couch), this Coconut Granola recipe gives your body a boost and your taste buds a thrill.

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I typically group my granola and my energy balls and bars into one group. They all make great snacks for those constantly on the move, they all comprise numerous healthy ingredients like fruits, oats, and nuts, and they’re as easy to make as they are to eat.

Some energy balls, like my No-Bake Energy Balls With Apricots And Cashews or my Vegan No-Bake Date Energy Protein Balls With Matcha, require no baking. Sometimes—but not often—I am granted more time to dedicate to these treats and so I make granola that comes out of the oven warm, almost like a baked dessert.

Unlike a baked dessert, though, this Coconut Granola recipe is good for you. It’s loaded with natural ingredients and is what I suggest to my kids when they need a pick-me-up between meals. Make a batch and have them on hand and make chips and cookies a snack of the past!

Is Coconut Granola Healthy?

Yep. With these ingredients, you get protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals in spades. The sugars are naturally occurring, having been found in the coconut, honey, and raisins, while the coconut oil contains healthy fats. Together the recipe is suitable for vegetarian diets, vegan diets (replace the honey with agave nectar or maple syrup), gluten-free diets (ensure the rolled oats contain no gluten), and paleo diets (skip the oats).

INGREDIENTS

4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup almonds
1/2 cup hazelnuts
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 cup honey
1 vanilla pod
1/2 cup raisins
1 tbsp coconut sugar
1 tsp sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS

Mix

In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, chopped almonds and hazelnuts, unsweetened coconut flakes, and salt.

Heat

In a small saucepan, heat the coconut oil with the honey and vanilla seeds for 3 minutes. Immediately pour over the oats. Mix the ingredients until they are slightly sticky.

Cook

Cook the granola on a baking tray lined with parchment paper at 325°F for 20-25 minutes.

Add

Remove from the oven and let cool. Add raisins and coconut sugar.

DEVOUR!

Tips & Tricks to Making Perfect Coconut Granola

Use fresh ingredients, preferably organic. The difference in taste is undeniable.
Strike a balance between wet (honey and oil) and dry (oats, flakes, nuts) for a consistent cluster.
Soften your coconut oil (heat it gently) to make it more malleable and easier to mix with your other ingredients.
Add cinnamon or nutmeg to integrate a warm flavor.
Press the granola down on the pan to make clusters or bars.
Add vanilla or almond extract to intensify the flavor.

FAQs

what’s a vanilla pod exactly?

Vanilla is a type of bean, so a vanilla pod is just their container. Think “two peas in a pod.” The vanilla bean is dried and treated for six months before it becomes useful as a baking ingredient.

how can i give this a health boost?

I regularly lean on chia seeds, flaxseeds, or pumpkin seeds for their nutrients AND the extra texture.

Do I need to stir halfway?

It’s not necessary, but if you notice your granola browning unevenly, give it a stir.

My granola is softer than i expected.

Did you let it cool completely before storing it? Doing so will help keep it crispy/crunchy.

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Granola Variations

Baked Oatmeal Bars: Rolled oats, mashed banana, cinnamon, honey, and chocolate chips.

Rice Krispie Treat Granola Bars: Oatmeal, natural peanut butter, marshmallows, and yes, Rice Krispies.

Vegan Granola Bars: Maple syrup, peanut butter, quick oats, puffed rice, dairy-free chocolate chips, and Craisins.

Sugar-Free Keto Low-Carb Breakfast Bars: Cream cheese, monkfruit sweetener, almond and coconut flours, and cinnamon

How To Store Coconut Granola

Let the granola cool completely (as noted above) to retain its crispness. Store in a Ziploc bag or an airtight container. You may want to split it up into smaller portions to make it easier to serve later. If you would like, you can freeze the granola for up to 2 months. Let it thaw when you go to eat it, though—you don’t want to break a tooth!