Time for another great granola recipe! This time it’s all about the coconut. Between shredded coconut and coconut oil, it’s got a lovely coconut flavor. Add in some quinoa and chia seeds and you’ve got some extra nutrition. Granola is super easy to make and such a great snack to have on hand. Eat it for breakfast, or by the handful throughout the day.
I made this coconut granola specifically for a tropical breakfast smoothie bowl, but now I’m just eating it by the handful. Yumm-o! I love this kind of thing, especially in winter, so I can pretend I’m eating breakfast on the beach instead of staring at snow.
Prep Time: <10 minutes
Bake Time: 30 to 35 minutes
Yield: about 6 cups
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (not quick oats!)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1/3 cup quinoa, dry
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup brown sugar, tightly packed
1 tsp vanilla
6. Cool completely on a wire rack. Break into clusters and store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
I love the idea of quinoa granola – though I haven’t tried it yet! Can’t wait to make this for my morning yogurt and berries.
Such a great idea to add quinoa to your granola! Kudos.
What a great combination of flavors! I have only made granola in a dehydrator so this seems like a breeze. I love the ingredients you've chosen too.
Yum! This looks great!!! 🙂 This will be a great change from my usual breakfast!
My daughter and I have been obsessing on coconut flakes lately–and she is obsessed with chia seeds, so I can see we have a granola project coming up soon!
I can see why this might be your favorite – it looks amazing! I'm trying it this weekend.