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!
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Servings 10 1/2 cup servings
- 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
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.