Chunky Granola

One thing I am almost always craving is: GRANOLA.

 Most store-bought brands are packed with sugar and preservatives. This literally frustrates me so much. It is so unnecessary. Thankfully, making healthy and nutritionally dense granola is so easy! This granola is relatively low in sugar but it curbs a mean sweet tooth!

It’s:

filling

Crunchy

Salty & sweet

Satisfying

Packed with nutrients & FIBER

It’s down right delicious

Gahhh now I want a bowl of it.

This is the perfect snack or breakfast! I love putting my granola on smoothie bowls or just eating it out of the container. If you end up making this recipe please rate it and tag me on instagram!

Now let’s get to this super easy recipe! 

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Chunky Coconut Granola

Super crunchy granola with walnuts, pecans, oats, and coconut! So simple and it only used natural sweeteners! Great on top of smoothie bowls, for breakfast, or just as a snack!

Course

Snacks

Prep Time

10

Cook Time

25

Passive Time

35

Servings

1/2

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup gluten free oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flake I love the big chunks
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts You can sub for slivered almonds
• 1/2 cup raw pecans
• 1 Tbsp chai seeds **can sub for flaxseed x
• 1 tsp cinnamon **can ommit
• 1/2 tsp ginger **can ommit
• 1 Tbsp coconut sugar If watching sugar intake, replaced with stevia or swerve! The flavor is a little different but still yummy!
• 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt
• 3 Tbsp coconut oil
• 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
• 1 tsp pure vanilla
• 1/4 cup dried fruit

Course Snacks Prep Time 10 Cook Time 25 Passive Time 35 Servings 1/2 Ingredients 1 1/2 cup gluten free oats 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flake I love the big chunks 1/2 cup chopped walnuts You can sub for slivered almonds 1/2 cup raw pecans 1 Tbsp chai seeds **can sub for flaxseed x 1 tsp cinnamon **can ommit 1/2 tsp ginger **can ommit 1 Tbsp coconut sugar If watching sugar intake, replaced with stevia or swerve! The flavor is a little different but still yummy! 1/4 tsp pink Himalayan sea salt 3 Tbsp coconut oil 1/3 cup Maple Syrup 1 tsp pure vanilla 1/4 cup dried fruit

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl add oats, coconut, pecans, coconut sugar, cinnamon, ginger, chai seeds, and salt. Stir to combine.
3. In a saucepan combine maple syrup and coconut oil. Whisk frequently until melted. Until they are combined and not separated. Add the vanilla and whisk again. (If you are in a pinch for time you can melt them in the microwave. In a microwave safe dish. Stir vigorously to combine).
4. Immediately pour over the dry ingredients stir until the oats and nuts are throughly coated. Once coated, spread the mixture evenly on the lined sheet pan.
5. If you want the granola chunky, resist the urge to stir during the baking process and right after. This will help create those chunks!
6. Bake for 20 minutes. Then turn the pan and let bake for the remaining 5-7 minutes. Watch the granola closely because it burns very easily. It will be golden brown and fragrant when done! I like to set my initial timer for 10 minutes just to check on the granola mid way!
7. Before eating, let cool completely. Add dried fruit and break into clumps.
8. Keep in a air tight container or sealed bag for up to 2 weeks. It will last in the freezer for about a month.

Recipe Notes

This is a modified version of this recipe.  The estimated nutritional information can be found on that website!