Description
A wholesome and crunchy granola made with toasted coconut, oats, and customizable mix-ins, perfect for breakfast or snacking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup coconut flakes (or 1/2 cup dried shredded coconut)
- 2 Tbsp sesame seeds
- 100g palm sugar (1/2 cup packed)
- 1/4 cup virgin coconut oil (unrefined)
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups rolled oats or quick oats
- 2 cups dried fruits, nuts, or seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large baking pan with parchment paper.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry sauté pan over medium-high heat until aromatic and golden brown (about 2-3 minutes).
- Toast the coconut flakes in the same pan on low heat, stirring until deep golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
- Prepare the syrup by combining palm sugar, coconut milk, coconut oil, and salt in a small pot and simmering until dissolved (about 2-3 minutes).
- Combine the sesame seeds and finely shredded coconut into the syrup.
- Mix oats in a large bowl and drizzle the syrup over them, tossing to coat evenly.
- Bake the mixture evenly on the prepared baking sheet for 30-35 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.
- Cool the granola on the baking sheet until crisp.
- Add in your choice of dried fruits, nuts, and seeds.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature coconut oil for easier mixing. Customize with your favorite nuts or fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg