Healthy Delicious Coconut Oil Granola is loaded with healthy nuts, seeds, dried cranberries, and oats. It's the perfect snack for any time you're craving something delicious and nutritious.
I'm a nut for any variety of nuts or seeds, so when I make granola, I like to pack it full of all my favorites.
If you've never made your own granola, I'm here to encourage you to do so. Once you see how easy and flavorful it is, you'll never go back to the store-bought variety. Plus when you make your own you can tailor it to your favorite healthy ingredients, adjust the sodium to your desired level, and say good-bye to all those pesky additives and preservatives.
For this granola, I've chosen to use raw cashews and almonds because they're healthier when raw. And because they'll be roasted in the oven along with the other ingredients, giving them a uniquely sweet and savory flavor roasted flavor.
If you choose to use already roasted and salted nuts for this recipe, that's fine. Just remember to cut back on the amount of salt called for in the recipe.
HEALTHY COCONUT OIL GRANOLA {PRINT THIS RECIPE}
Yield: 8 - 10 cups Prep Time: 10 minutes Bake Time: 1 hour
½ cup coconut oil
½ cup pure maple syrup
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ cup coconut sugar
3 cups quick cooking oats
1 cup raw cashews
1 cup raw almonds
1 cup shelled pistachios
1 cup pepitas (shelled pumpkin seeds)
½ cup unsweetened coconut
1 cup dried cranberries
2 baking sheets
parchment paper
baking spray
-Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
-In a medium microwave safe bowl, heat the coconut oil, maple syrup, salt, cinnamon and coconut sugar to hot, but not boiling. Stir to dissolve the salt and sugar. Set aside.
-In a large bowl, mix the oats, cashews, almonds, pistachios, pepitas and coconut. Pour the coconut oil mixture into the oat mixture and stir well to completely combine all the ingredients.
-Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and spray lightly with baking spay. Pour the granola mixture onto the two prepared baking sheets, in an even layer.
-Bake for 60 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes to achieve an even brown color. Remove from the oven and cool on a baking rack. Add the dried cranberries and it's ready for munching!
Thank you so much for visiting me today in my Kudos Kitchen. I hope you found something you'll love and that you'll come back and visit me often. There is always room for you around my table!
Should you have any questions or comments regarding anything you've seen here on my blog, please don't hesitate to reach out to me. It is always my distinct pleasure to respond to you just as soon as I possibly can.
Kim Bee says
I adore granola and anything coconut always rocks my world. I can almost smell it.
Savory Experiments says
This looks like a great snack food for work. healthy and colorful!
Erin Dee says
Coconut oil and maple syrup?! Totally my kind of recipe! And I agree with you - homemade granola is totally the way to go. 🙂
Joanie @ ZagLeft says
I love homemade granola and try to keep a batch made all the time. I've never made it with coconut oil and don't really know why except that I just don't think to do it. Your recipe sounds fantastic and I'm bookmarking it to try later in the week!
Lora CakeDuchess says
I crave granola almost every morning...but don't always have my homemade version around! Love that you used raw almonds and cashews and those Scandal glasses are just too cute!!
From Valeries Kitchen says
I made a batch of granola today to send in a care package to my son in college. I've used coconut sugar but have no idea why I haven't tried using coconut oil! Great idea and this looks really delicious!
brenda@sugarfreemom says
I love making homemade granola where i can control the sugar amount.
Back for Seconds says
This looks so good! I love homemade granola!
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes says
I've never made my own granola before! OK, you have convinced me 🙂 This looks amazing!
Tasha @thatssoyummy says
This granola looks out of this world
Yvonne [Tried and Tasty] says
First of all I love granola, second of all I love coconut oil - so this recipe is perfect! Would be great in a parfait for breakfast this morning!
Jenn @ peas and crayons says
Just pinned this tasty granola! Can't wait to try it!
Katrina says
I love granola and am so happy it's easy to make gluten free. I only use coconut oil now. And love that yours is also made with unrefined sugars. All the nuts and fruit look so good.
Renee Goerger says
I tried to make it as healthy as possible, Katrina. I made it for a friend who is battling illness. Glad you like this recipe. It's one of my favorites too.