Vanilla Coconut Granola
Thinking about trying homemade granola? It's easier than you think! Plus it will have your home smelling delicious. I just love the warmth of vanilla, so I went with this simple combination of vanilla and coconut. Vanilla Coconut Granola is so versatile, that you will find yourself putting it on top of everything.
Equipment
- large sheet pan
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup almonds
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
- ⅔ cup maple syrup (or honey)
- ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable, canola, grapeseed)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F. Line a large baking sheet (18 x 26) with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, salt and cinnamon. Stir to blend.3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup almonds, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ¾ teaspoon Kosher or fine sea salt
- Add the maple syrup, oil, and the extracts. With a spatula or wooden spoon, stir all the ingredients until well-coated.⅔ cup maple syrup (or honey), ½ cup neutral oil (vegetable, canola, grapeseed), 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon coconut extract
- Spread out the mixture evenly on the pan. Bake at 300°F for 35-40 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until browned (the granola will still be soft when done- it will harden as it dries).
- Let cool completely in the pan. When cooled, break into small clusters.
- Store in an air tight container at room temperature for about 2 weeks.
Notes
- Resist the urge to overbake because you don't see that the granola hardened after the cooking time. The granola will still be soft at first and will harden as it dries.
- Ensure that the granola cools completely in the pan before storing it in an airtight container. If it is still warm, it will get mushy in storage.
- When breaking up the granola, keep some clusters together- those are the best for easy snacking.
Nutrition*
Serving: 0.25 cup | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 35.2g | Protein: 4.5g | Fat: 8.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 24.9g | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 2mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. Actual values may vary based on ingredients, measurements, and substitutions.
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