Coconut Granola Recipe

Name: Coconut Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats; 1/2 cups Wheat Germ; 1/2 cups Raw Pepitas; 1/3 cups Roasted, Unsalted Sunflower Seeds; 1/3 cups Raw Sesame Seeds; 1 cup Raw Sliced Almonds; 1/2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Crushed; 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/3 cups Melted Coconut Oil; 1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice; 3 Tablespoons Molasses; 3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup; 2 whole Egg Whites

Servings: persons

5 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/2 cups Wheat Germ
1/2 cups Raw Pepitas
1/3 cups Roasted, Unsalted Sunflower Seeds
1/3 cups Raw Sesame Seeds
1 cup Raw Sliced Almonds
1/2 cups Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, Crushed
2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/3 cups Melted Coconut Oil
1/2 cups Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice
3 Tablespoons Molasses
3 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
2 whole Egg Whites

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1. Preheat your oven to 275 F.
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2. In a very large bowl, combine all the dry ingredients (the oats through the salt). In a small bowl combine all the wet ingredients (the coconut oil through the egg whites). Add the wet ingredients to the dry and stir until everything is well coated.
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3. Spread the mixture onto a half sheet pan or two smaller pans that you've lined with foil. Bake for 75-90 minutes total. Remove the pan from the oven after 30 minutes, and using a spatula, flip the granola so it bakes evenly, trying to disturb the clumping as little as possible. Put it back in the oven and check it again after another 30 minutes and flip again. The granola is done when the oats have turned a golden brown and you are hypnotized by the lovely smell. (Note: If you don't have 75 minutes and want to speed it up, go ahead and bake it at a higher temp for less time. I wouldn't go over 350 F, and I would check it every 15-20 minutes if you do this.)
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4. When done, remove from oven and cool the granola completely on the pan. Then move it to the container of your choice. I use a gallon Ziplock bag, but I'm on the lookout for a greener option. It keeps just fine in an airtight container for a few weeks (mine has never lasted more than two weeks-as in, I finish it before then!).
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Alternate ideas:
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- Play with the nuts and seeds. Try adding chopped walnuts or cashews; flax, hemp or chia seeds.
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- Play with the fat. I tried olive oil and it was delicious. Butter or another oil that can withstand the moderate oven temperature would also work.
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- Play with the sugar. Try honey, coconut sugar or brown sugar. Mango nectar would be tasty, I think.
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- I always eat fresh fruit with my granola, but you could also toss the baked and cooled granola with all sorts of dried fruits like blueberries, cherries, golden raisins and chopped dates.
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- If the egg whites skeeve you out but you don't want to sacrifice the clumps, add more sugar.
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- To make it gluten-free, leave out the wheat germ.
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- To make it vegan, leave out the egg whites.

1169

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, 1/2 cups Wheat Germ, 1/2 cups Raw Pepitas, 1/3 cups Roasted, Unsalted Sunflower Seeds, and more.

Yes, Coconut Granola falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Granola

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Variations & substitutions

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