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Granola

Granola

This versatile granola recipe makes a great breakfast or snack!

Maple Pecan Coconut Granola

Maple Pecan Coconut Granola

Maple Pecan Coconut Granola

Servings: 30 (1/2 cup each)
Preparation Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

Dry:

Wet:

Optional:

  • 2 cups dried fruit such as raisins, chopped dates, dried cranberries, dried tart cherries, etc.

Directions:

Preheat oven to 275 degrees F.

In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.

In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients and whisk until smooth. Pour over dry ingredients and mix well.

Spread onto two large greased baking sheets. Bake for 45 minutes, stirring 3 times, once every 15 minutes. Turn oven off and let granola cool in oven for 8+ hours or overnight until completely cooled.

Stir in optional dried fruit now, if desired. Break granola up and store in an airtight container.

Enjoy your granola with one of these homemade non-dairy milk recipes:

  • Coconut Milk recipe here.
  • Cashew Milk recipe here.

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Grain-Free Coconut Cocoa Granola

Grain-Free Coconut Cocoa Granola

Enjoy this for breakfast with yogurt or fresh milk, to spruce up trail mixes, or just by itself for a quick, healthy snack.

Grain-Free Coconut Granola

Grain-Free Coconut Granola

Try this delicious granola made with almond flour, coconut chips, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, walnuts, and almonds.

Date-Sweetened Granola with Peanut Butter, Coconut, and Dried Fruit

Date-Sweetened Granola with Peanut Butter, Coconut, and Dried Fruit

​Date-Sweetened Granola with Peanut Butter, Coconut, and Dried Fruit

Servings: 4 cups

Preparation Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup water
  • 10 pitted dates
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup assorted raw nuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/2 cup dried fruit (berries, cranberries, and cherries are my favorites)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Bring a small saucepan with water and dates to a rapid boil over high heat. Lower heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally until the mixture is the consistency of chunky applesauce. Allow to cool and puree in a blender or food processor. Pour into a small bowl with the peanut butter, coconut oil, cinnamon, and salt.

In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts, and chia seeds. Next, pour the date mixture over the oats and stir until evenly combined.

Spread in a thin layer on a cookie sheet and bake for 30–35 minutes, stirring halfway through and checking closely near the end to make sure it doesn’t burn.

While the granola is baking, pour the coconut flakes into a large dry saucepan and place over medium heat. Toss and stir frequently until the coconut turns a light brown color and becomes fragrant. Remove from heat and quickly transfer to a container to stop the browning.

Pour the coconut flakes and dried fruit over the warm granola and allow to cool before transferring to an airtight container.

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Coconut, Cranberry Granola

Coconut, Cranberry Granola

This recipe uses dried coconut, coconut oil, cranberries, and butter to create a versatile granola that is great for breakfast or snacks.

Delicious Gluten and Oat-Free Granola Bars

Delicious Gluten and Oat-Free Granola Bars

These granola bars made with pumpkin seeds, almonds, and shredded coconut would make a great snack!

Tropical Coconut Oil Granola

Tropical Coconut Oil Granola

Tropical Coconut Oil Granola

Servings: 6 cups
Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups oats, old-fashioned/large flake
  • 3/4 cup chopped almonds
  • 1/2 cup shredded, unsweetened coconut
  • 1/4 cup chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup sesame seeds
  • 1/8 cup quinoa
  • zest of 1/2 an orange
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup candied pineapple, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl. In a small saucepan, melt coconut oil, honey, sugar, and vanilla extract over medium heat. Pour over the oat mixture and stir until evenly coated.

Spread mixture onto prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Stir and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden brown (an extra 5–10 minutes may be required). Sprinkle chopped pineapple over the granola and let cool. Once cool, break granola into chunks and store in an airtight container or large Ziploc bag.

Enjoy with milk, over Greek yogurt or as snack.

Recipe and photo submitted by Regina, Calgary.

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Coconut, Pumpkin Granola

Coconut, Pumpkin Granola

Making your own granola is easy. Try this yummy recipe featuring oats, cinnamon, and maple syrup.