Healthy-choices, BreakfastJenna Brock

Honey Coconut Granola

Healthy-choices, BreakfastJenna Brock
Honey Coconut Granola
 

If you have never tried making homemade granola, instantly add this to your to-do list! You will be shocked by just how easy it is to make and how much better it tastes than store-bought granola.

I went on a mission to carefully create a granola so good, you wouldn’t believe it could actually be healthy. One weekend filled with dozens of batches, countless rounds of taste-testing (the best part), and many tweaks later, this healthy, honey coconut granola was born!

The best part about this granola is how much wholesome goodness is packed into every scrumptious bite. From the antioxidant-rich honey and pumpkin seeds, to the heart-healthy oats, high-protein almonds, anti-inflammatory cinnamon, and coconut oil which gives your “good” HDL cholesterol a boost, this is a recipe you can feel really good about.

Enjoy a handful on it’s own (I always have a mason jar full of granola at my desk), sprinkle some on top of yogurt or a smoothie bowl for a power breakfast, or give to friends and family as a gift. The options are endless!

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats

  • 1 cup sliced almonds

  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds

  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut

  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar

  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

  • 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

  2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients (oats, nuts, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, coconut sugar, cinnamon, salt, and chia seeds).

  3. In a small microwavable bowl, melt the coconut oil. While the coconut oil is still warm, mix-in the honey.

  4. Pour the coconut oil / honey mixture over your dry ingredients.

  5. Thoroughly mix the wet and dry ingredients,. I use my hands for this step to ensure all dry ingredients get evenly coated with the coconut oil / honey mixture.

  6. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or a Siplat silicon baking sheet. Pour the granola into the center of each baking sheet, and spread evenly.

  7. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven. Using a spatula, mix the granola on the baking sheet and re-spread into an even layer.

  8. Bake granola for another 13 minutes, until golden. Every oven is different, so keep a close eye on your granola for the last few minutes.

  9. Remove granola from oven and allow it to cool for 30 minutes.

  10. Using your hands, break the granola into small clusters.

Recipe Notes

  • Granola will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 weeks.

  • You can use any nuts you’d like, just make sure you use 1 and 1/2 cups total.