Coconut & Vanilla Almond Granola
Makes 8 cups
This homemade granola recipe is a good choice for a healthy but tasty breakfast or as an afternoon pick-me-up snack!
What You Need
2 Tbsp + ¼ cup coconut oil
6 cups large flaked oats (rolled), uncooked
¼ cup creamed honey
¼ cup coconut milk
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 cup sliced almonds
2 cups large flaked coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
1 tsp vanilla extract
What You Do
- Heat 2 Tbsp of the coconut oil in a large pot over medium to high heat, add rolled oats and cook until golden brown, approximately 5 minutes. Remove from heat and spread evenly onto two parchment lined cookie sheets to cool.
- Using the same pot add the coconut milk, remaining ¼ cup coconut oil, honey and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil; continue to stir for approximately 2 minutes.
- Add the cooled oat mixture to the syrup mixture and cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and spread the granola onto the parchment lined cookie sheets to cool.
- Once cool store in an airtight container for up to four weeks.
- Serve over vanilla yogurt and sprinkle with fresh blueberries.
Sweet Advice
*Missing coconut oil then alternate with 2 Tbsp of olive oil (step 1) and ½ cup butter (step 2) in its place.
*Add ½-1 cup of dried fruit like dried cranberries instead of fresh blueberries to add a bit of colour and tang.