Nutty Coconut Granola

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This easy homemade granola recipe is packed with nuts and coconut, sweetened with maple syrup, and toasted to perfection. It’s perfect for breakfast or a quick crunchy snack.

Homemade granola brimming with almonds, pecans and coconut - SO good!

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It is official.  I am obsessed with homemade granola, it’s so much better than store-bought granola, plus you get to play with the flavors.  

I have made at least two batches of granola a month lately. I’ve already shared my gingerbread granola, apple crisp granola, and pumpkin spice granola, but this homemade coconut granola is my current favorite flavor.

Why I love this recipe

  • you can whip up a batch start to finish in 20 minutes
  • it’s a great wholesome snack or satisfying breakfast
  • you can customize it to fit your personal tastes

Ingredients

  • quick oats
  • nuts: almond slices and pecan pieces
  • sweetened coconut flakes
  • olive oil or coconut oil
  • maple syrup
  • seasonings: salt, cinnamon, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, nutmeg

Step by step

  1. Preheat oven and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix oats, almonds, pecans, and coconut.
  3. Mix all spices in a small bowl.
  4. Drizzle oat and nut mixture with olive oil and maple syrup and mix thoroughly to coat.
  5. Sprinkle 1/2 of the spice mixture over the oat mixture and stir.
  6. Sprinkle remaining spice mixture over the oat mixture and stir.
  7. Spread granola in a thin layer on the sheet pan.
  8. Bake 12-15 minutes, rotating pan half way through baking.
  9. Allow granola to cool.
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Tips for Best Results

  • use quick oats, not old fashioned oats for the best results
  • do not crowd the granola on the baking pan, use two baking sheets if needed to get it in a single layer so it toasts evenly
  • keep an eye on the granola as it gets close to the 13 minute mark, it is easy for any little bits around the edges to get over done
Nutty coconut homemade granola

Variations

You can adjust the coconut and nuts to your taste preference, try chopped walnuts or cashews. You can also try add ins after it cools: raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricots, banana chips, pumpkin seeds, or dark chocolate chips would all be good with this recipe.

Serving suggestions

I love to sprinkle it on Greek yogurt with fresh berries or just eat it in a bowl with milk.  You could also enjoy it in a smoothie bowl or use it when making parfaits. For extra coconut flavor, sprinkle it on top of my coconut pudding recipe.

Storage

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.

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Nutty Coconut Homemade Granola

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Description

This easy homemade granola recipe is packed with nuts and coconut, sweetened with maple syrup, and toasted to perfection. It’s perfect for breakfast or a quick crunchy snack.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups quick cook oats
  • 1/3 cup almond slices
  • 1/3 cup pecan pieces
  • 1/3 cup sweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350*.
  2. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
  3. In a bowl, mix oats, almonds, pecans and coconut.
  4. Mix all spices in a small bowl.
  5. Drizzle oat and nut mixture with olive oil and maple syrup and mix thoroughly.
  6. Sprinkle 1/2 of the spice mixture over the oat mixture and stir.
  7. Sprinkle remaining spice mixture over the oat mixture and stir.
  8. Spread granola in a thin layer on the sheet pan.
  9. Bake 12-15 minutes, rotating pan half way through baking.
  10. Allow granola to cool and store in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 371
  • Sugar: 12.7 g
  • Sodium: 209.7 mg
  • Fat: 20.8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 37.7 g
  • Protein: 6.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

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Melissa Riker is the author of Shaken Together Life and The Happier Homemaker where she creates no-fuss recipes for everyday home cooks. She prioritizes simple ingredients and family-friendly meals to encourage everyone from experts to novices to be inspired to cook at home.

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9 Comments

  5. I love this recipe! Just shared it on my own website 🙂 I’m going to give it a try this weekend. Can’t wait!

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  6. I cannot wait to try this! Ingredients on the shopping list. I have olive oil – but I think I’ll try it with coconut oil instead. Why not!? #yum

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  7. This was my first homemade granola recipe th as t I tried a couple of years ago, and it is always the one I return to.

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