Healthy Coconut Granola

This delicious and low sugar granola is loaded with so much nutty and coconut goodness! So simple to make and a fraction of the sugar (and cost) when compared to most store-bought brands. Lovely to sprinkle on top of Greek yogurt!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 10 1/2 cup servings

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups oats
  • 3/4 cup slivered or chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds can substitute with sunflower seeds
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/4 cup coconut flakes if don't have/can't find, substitute with shredded coconut
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ginger
  • salt pinch or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350° and cover large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In large bowl, add oats, almonds, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, ginger and salt. Mix well.
  • In small bowl, add coconut oil (heat in microwave to liquify), maple syrup, and vanilla. Mix well and add to oat mixture.
  • Continue mixing until all oats are lightly covered in liquid. Add mixture to cookie sheet and spread evenly.
  • Bake for 10-15 minutes. Remove from oven and mix in shredded coconut and coconut flakes.
  • Cook for 5 to 10 more minutes, until coconut begins to brown. Remove from oven and let cool.
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