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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola

    Published: Jul 28, 2021 · Modified: Sep 27, 2023 by Emily Laurae · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Imagine waking up to a fresh batch of Seeded Apricot and Coconut Granola, ready for you to enjoy for breakfast over a bowl of yogurt, added to some milk, or even grabbing a handful on your way out the door! It's such an easy, flavorful and healthy recipe that only takes half an hour to create. Then once cooled and stored, it will be ready and waiting for you to enjoy!

    Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola
    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why You'll Love This Recipe
    • ❓ What is granola?
    • 🍽️ How to eat and enjoy homemade granola
    • 📖 Step by Step Instructions
    • ❓ Can I use butter instead of oil to make seeded apricot and coconut granola?
    • ❓ How long doese homeade granola last
    • ⏲️ Substitutions & Variations
    • 💭 Recipe FAQs
    • More Breakfast Recipes
    • Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola
    • 💬 Comments

    Starting your morning with a bowl of homemade Seeded Apricot and Coconut Granola is the best way to embrace the day ahead. Crafted with love and a medley of flavors, this granola combines the natural sweetness of apricots with the rich crunch of seeds and coconut.

    Perfectly golden and crisp, every spoonful of granola is a delight to the senses. Let’s unveil the secrets of making your own batch, which may just become your breakfast favorite!

    ⭐ Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Tantalizing Fusion of Flavors: With dried apricots, coconut flakes, and a drizzle of maple syrup, every bite bursts with a perfect blend of sweetness and crunch.
    • Packed with Nutrition: Loaded with flax seeds, chia seeds, and pumpkin seeds, this granola is a powerhouse of healthy fats and fatty acids.
    • Versatile Breakfast Companion: Beyond a milk-and-granola bowl, it's perfect atop chia pudding, fresh fruit, or even a scoop of yogurt.
    • Easy & Quick: Using basic pantry ingredients, this granola recipe is straightforward and ready in just 20-25 minutes.

    ❓ What is granola?

    Perhaps you've never tried making homemade granola before! Let me be the one to break it to you - homemade granola is oh so much better than what you can find at the store. Not only is it sweet and crunchy, but it's flavor-packed with the ingredients of your choice and preference!

    Granola is also incredibly versatile - there are so many different ingredients that you can combine and substitute in order to make it your own! Mix up the dried fruit with another choice of your preference, alternate nuts, different seeds, or different oils!

    🍽️ How to eat and enjoy homemade granola

    There are a number of different ways to eat and enjoy homemade granola! Here are a few ideas to get you started:

    • Adding on top of a bowl of Yogurt as pictured above, or to a bowl of milk
    • A to-go snack - pack a bag of granola to take on the road
    • Layered into a Parfait of overnight oats
    • Add on the top of a smoothie bowl
    • Sprinkled over ice cream

    Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola
    Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola with Yogurt

    📖 Step by Step Instructions

    Five simple steps and you have yourself a batch of granola! Here how it's made:

    • Preheat Oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper - then set aside.
    • Add oats, pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, coconut flakes and sunflower seeds into a bowl and mix well.
    • Add orange zest, avodaco oil, orange blossom water, honey and salt on top of the dry ingredients and mix using a spatula until everything is well coated.
    • Spread mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, mixing every 10 minutes to ensure that the granola is evenly browning.
    • Allow granola to cool completely before storing in an airtight container and enjoying!

    ❓ Can I use butter instead of oil to make seeded apricot and coconut granola?

    You can certainly use another fat to substitute the avocado oil I've chosen for this recipe. Whether you use butter to make your granola, coconut oil, olive oil - it's entirely up to you! That's the beauty of granola, there are so many ways to adjust the recipe to truly make it your own.

    I tend to use fats with a higher smoke point to ensure that the granola does not burn, but as long as you are consistently stirring the granola in the oven and keeping an eye and nose on its status, it will turn out wonderfully!

    Coconut and apricot granola in a bowl with yogurt.

    ❓ How long doese homeade granola last

    Eventually, your precious granola will go bad. BUT the good news is that it is properly stored it will likely be long gone before the expiration date.

    Your Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola will last for about a month as long as it is stored in an airtight container at room temperature. You'll want to make sure that the granola has completely cooled before storing!

    Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola

    ⏲️ Substitutions & Variations

    • Syrup Swap: If maple syrup isn’t on hand, honey or agave syrup can make a great alternative.
    • Go Nuts: Raw walnuts or macadamia nuts can be added or substituted for a chunkier texture and added nutrition.
    • Flour Options: For those avoiding gluten, replace whole wheat flour with a gluten-free blend or simply skip it.
    • Chocolate Lovers: Toss in dark chocolate chunks or chocolate chips post-baking for a dessert-like twist.

    💭 Recipe FAQs

    Can I use store-bought granola and just add apricots and seeds?

    While store-bought granola can be convenient, this homemade granola recipe is crafted to give a balanced flavor with every ingredient. You might miss out on that if you modify a store version!

    What’s the best way to store the granola?

    Store your granola in an airtight container in a cool place. This ensures it remains fresh and retains its crunchy texture for weeks!

    I don’t have coconut sugar. Can I use brown sugar instead?

    Absolutely! Brown sugar can be a perfect substitute for coconut sugar and will add a slightly different sweet note to the granola.

    How do I ensure my granola is gluten-free?

    To ensure a gluten-free granola, make sure to use gluten-free oats and check other ingredients (like the flour) for gluten-free labeling. Always be aware of cross-contamination if you're cooking for someone with celiac disease or severe gluten intolerance.

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    Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola with Yogurt

    Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola

    Imagine waking up to a fresh batch of Apricot and Coconut Granola, ready for you to enjoy for breakfast over a bowl of yogurt, added to some milk, or even grabbing a handful on your way out the door! It's such an easy, flavorful and healthy recipe that only takes an hour to create! Then once cooled and stored, it will be ready and waiting for you to enjoy!
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 Servings
    Calories: 262kcal
    Author: Emily Laurae

    Equipment

    • Bowl
    • Baking Sheet
    • Parchment Paper
    • Air Tight Container

    Ingredients

    Seeded Apricot & Coconut Granola

    • 2 Cups (162 g) Oats
    • ½ cup (32 g) Pumpkin Seeds
    • ½ cup (118 g) Sliced Almonds
    • ¼ cup (21 g) Unsweetened Coconut Flakes
    • ¼ cup (33 g) Sunflower Seeds
    • Zest From 1 Orange
    • ⅓ cup (72 g) Avocado Oil , or any neutral tasting oil
    • ½ teaspoon Orange Blossom Water
    • ¼ cup (170 g) Honey
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 Cup Dried Apricots, Chopped

    Instructions

    • Preheat Oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper - then set aside.
    • Add oats, pumpkin seeds, sliced almonds, coconut flakes and sunflower seeds into a bowl and mix well.
      2 Cups Oats, ½ cup Pumpkin Seeds, ½ cup Sliced Almonds, ¼ cup Unsweetened Coconut Flakes, ¼ cup Sunflower Seeds
    • Add orange zest, avocado oil, orange blossom water, honey and salt on top of the dry ingredients and mix using a spatula until everything is well coated.
      Zest From 1 Orange, ⅓ cup Avocado Oil, ½ teaspoon Orange Blossom Water, ¼ cup Honey, 1 teaspoon Salt
    • Spread mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet and place in the preheated oven. Bake for 25-30 minutes, mixing every 10 minutes to ensure that the granola is evenly browning.
    • Allow granola to cool completely before mixing in the chopped apricots and storing in an airtight container!
      1 Cup Dried Apricots

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 177mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg
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