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Homemade Coconut Oil Almond Granola uses simple ingredients like whole grain oats and almonds covered in a honey & coconut oil glaze.
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Homemade Coconut Almond Granola

Homemade Granola uses simple ingredients like whole grain oats, almonds, and almond extract covered in a honey coconut oil glaze. Serve over yogurt, in oatmeal bowls, or as a healthier snack option. 
Course Breakfast
Keyword coconut almond granola recipe, coconut oil granola, homemade granola
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 14 (1/4 cup) servings
Calories 181kcal
Author Jessica

Ingredients

  • 3 cups whole grain old-fashioned oats (NOT quick 1-minute oats)
  • 1 cup sliced almonds divided
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/8 teaspoon almond extract

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°. Line a cookie sheet with sides with parchment paper, tin foil, or just lightly spray the cookie sheet with cooking spray.
  • Add 1/2 cup of the sliced almonds into a food processor or food chopper (or use a cutting board and knife if that's all you have) and chop/pulse until fine crumbs form.
  • In a mixing bowl combine the whole grain oats, the ground up almonds, 1/2 cup of sliced almonds, brown sugar, and salt. Stir with a whisk to break up any clumps.
  • In a microwaveable bowl add the honey and coconut oil. Cook in the microwave for 1 minute or until the coconut oil is melted. Add the vanilla extract and almond extract and stir to combine.
  • Pour the honey mixture over the oats and stir together until everything is coated. Evenly spread onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Cook for 5 minutes. Stir mixture and then cook for another 5 minutes.
  • Let the granola cool on the cookie sheet for 20-30 minutes (without stirring it). Break up the granola into pieces and store in a covered container at room temperature.

Notes

I love to also use coconut extract. When I make this I will use 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon almond extract, and 1/8 teaspoon coconut extract. The granola is so good made as is, but if you have coconut extract in your pantry then I would add it in.

Nutrition

Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 12g | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg