Holiday feeling at home: this is the exotic and healthy coconut granola with chia. Thanks to delicious coconut flakes, sweet dates and aromatic vanilla, my next long-distance trip is already booked.
The granola made of oats, coconut flakes, pumpkin seeds, almonds, dates and cinnamon goes well with coconut yoghurt and fresh fruits. A breakfast bowl with this granola not only sweetens your morning but also makes you fit thanks to fibre and proteins. Superfood for a great day!
Preparation
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Facts:
Yield: about 500g (5 cups)
Total Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition facts (per 100g):
Calories: 500kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 13g
Fat: 32g
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Glass Jar or Storage Container
Ingredients
- 170g (2 cups) Grainy Oat Flakes
- 60g (1 cup) Coconut Flakes
- 75g (2/3 cup) Chopped Almonds
- 45g (1/3 cup) Pumpkin Seeds
- 30g (1/8) Chia Seeds
- 2 Chopped Dates
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 4 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 60g (1/5 cup) Maple Syrup, Honey or Rice Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
2
Toss the oats, coconut flakes, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, dates, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and stir equally.
3
Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla and stir to combine. Make sure all of the ingredients are moistened.
4
Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown. (It could also take a bit longer, which depends on your oven).
5
Allow the granola to cool completely – the air will help the granola to obtain a crunchy texture.
Notes
- Nuts: I used a mix of whole and sliced almonds. You can use both or either, whatever you like.
- Cinnamon: I use an entire teaspoon. You can cut down to 1/2 teaspoon if you’d like.
- Make-Ahead Instructions: Granola is the perfect recipe to make ahead because it stays fresh for so long. Store it in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 weeks. Even better than containers are glass jars – they are not just airtight but also really beautiful. Besides storing your granola, you can use them to decorate your kitchen or to give away your homemade granola as a gift.
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Healthy Coconut Granola with Chia
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Oven
- Glass Jar or Storage Container
Ingredients
- 170 g (2 cups) Grainy Oat Flakes
- 60 g (1 cup) Coconut Flakes
- 75 g (⅔ cup) Chopped Almonds
- 45 g (⅓ cup) Pumpkin Seeds
- 30 g (⅛ cup) Chia Seeds
- 2 Chopped Dates
- 1 tbsp Cinnamon
- 1 pinch Salt
- 4 tbsp melted Coconut Oil
- 60 g (⅕ cup) Maple Syrup, Honey or Rice Syrup
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Toss the oats, coconut flakes, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, dates, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl and stir equally.
- Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla and stir to combine. Make sure all of the ingredients are moistened.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes, until the granola is golden brown. (It could also take a bit longer, which depends on your oven).
- Allow the granola to cool completely – the air will help the granola to obtain a crunchy texture.
Notes
- Nuts:
I used a mix of whole and sliced almonds. You can use both or either, whatever you like. - Cinnamon:
I use an entire teaspoon. You can cut down to 1/2 teaspoon if you’d like. - Make-Ahead Instructions:
Granola is the perfect recipe to make ahead because it stays fresh for so long. Store this in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 weeks. Even better than containers are glass jars – they are not just airtight but also really beautiful. Besides storing your granola, you can use them to decorate your kitchen or to give away your homemade granola as a gift.
Did you make this healthy coconut granola with chia? Let me know in the comments how you liked it!
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