I always thought it took one of those super healthy, super “crunchy,” super moms to do things like make your own granola.
BUT HEY GUYS I DID IT! And it was pretty easy!! I didn’t do it because I was trying to be that mom. I did it because I had greek yogurt and honey and nothing fun to go with it, so I thought I’d try to find an easy homemade granola recipe, cuz y’all know I love a little crrrrrunch in my food. There are a lot of recipes out there, so I was just trying to find something where I already had all the ingredients in my pantry. I narrowed it down to one winner winner, and the results were delicious! It was just crunchy enough, and had a complex sweetness that wasn’t cloying or too straightforward. Yum!
I brought some to share with friends and someone immediately commented on the complexity of the sweetness. This isn’t something I usually notice when I’m noshing on granola, so I think that makes this a recipe worth keeping. I’m not honey expert, but I find that darker honeys seem to taste more complex, so I use my darkest honeys (buckwheat, and one I got from Paris) for this granola. The almond extract, vanilla extract, and coconut make a lovely combination I would have never thought to try on my own! I’ve made this recipe twice now, and love that I know exactly what’s in my crunch-a-munch. Hope you like it, too!
————————–
Honey Almond Granola with Coconut Oil
directions slightly modified from Lovely Little Kitchen
Makes 4 cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup honey (the darker, the better)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a jelly roll pan with parchment paper up the sides, or with a Silpat.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large bowl, pour in almonds, oats, salt, and brown sugar. Stir to combine.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a small microwaveable bowl, combine honey and coconut oil and heat for 40 seconds. Stir to dissolve the coconut oil, then add vanilla and almond extracts.
- Pour the honey mixture over the oats and stir so they are evenly coated. Pour mixture evenly onto lined pan.
- Bake for 5 minutes, then stir. Return to oven for 5-8 more minutes, or until granola is lightly browned.
- Spread granola in a thin layer onto a piece of wax paper to cool (I have never actually done this step, but it sounds like a good idea…).
- Let granola cool completely. Then break into clusters and store in airtight container.
4 responses to “Honey Almond Granola with Coconut Oil Recipe”
Meet JoEllen
Subscribe via Email
Top Posts & Pages
Categories
I always think “I should make my own granola” and then never get around to it. Truth is, we don’t eat a lot of cereal, so it’s not high on my radar. Also most recipes seem to include almonds, which I’m allergic to – usually pecans are my nut of choice. Do you think that would work in this recipe as a substitute?
OH yeah! I think pecans would totally work here! Yum sounds delicious.
Do you think coconut sugar could replace the brown sugar?
I’ve never tried it, but I don’t see why not! 🙂 Let me know how it turns out if you try it!