Granola is a staple in my kitchen as I'm always looking for a little crunch to add to most things! You'll find me topping yogurt with granola or layering it amongst fresh berries and milk. It's a healthy way to start the day, and it's packed with flavor and crunch.
How to Make Coconut Granola with Hazelnuts
The process of making Granola is oh-so-simple - it only takes five steps. Once you've tried making it for yourself, I have a feeling you'll rarely stop in the granola section of the grocery store again!
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Mix together all the ingredients in a large bowl, making sure to coat dry ingredients with the melted coconut oil and honey
- Spread on parchment paper or a silicone mat and bake for 20-25 minutes, making sure to stir every five minutes or so
- Remove from the oven and let cool. As the granola cools, it will continue to crisp up
- Store in an airtight container for a maximum of two weeks once cooled and enjoy!
Other Flavors to play with
The main characteristic I love about granola is the CRUNCH and as always, the flavors. Adding a variety of ingredients is essential to conquering the ever-so-important quest for delicious granola.
Within my recipe for Coconut Granola with Hazelnuts, I use warm spices such as nutmeg, cardamom, and cinnamon along with hazelnuts and unsweetened coconut flakes. But the world is your oyster! Here are a few other ideas to consider if you decide to adventure on your own...
- Nuts - Cashews, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, pecans
- Spices - Turmeric, Paprika, cinnamon, cardamom, allspice, nutmeg, ginger
- Dried Fruits - dried blueberries, dried figs, raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricots
- Sweeteners - Maple Syrup, Honey
Granola
Equipment
- Bowl
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Tray
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 cups (243 g) Old Fashioned Oats
- 1 ½ (200 g) Chopped Hazelnuts
- ¾ cup (63.75 g) Unsweetened Coconut
- ¼ cup (40 g) Ground Flax Seed
- ½ teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon Nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon Cardamom
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup (109 g) Coconut Oil , melted
- ⅓ cup (113 g) Honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl
- Spread on a parchment paper or silicone mat and bake for for 20-25 minute making sure to stir every five minutes or so
- Remove from the oven and let cool. As the granola cools, it will continue to crisp up.
- Store in an airtight container for a maximum of two weeks once cooled and enjoy!
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