Maple-Coconut Granola

28 Jun

Look at those yummy, crunchy, and sweet clusters of deliciousness.  Who doesn’t love granola?

 

 

But did you know that homemade granola can cost eight dollars per bag?  Per a small bag??  I know.  It’s ridiculous.  Here I am, just trying to add some tasty goodness to my yogurt, and [my dad] has to go spend $8 for some bag of oats, sweetener, and nuts.  So I, feeling guilty for making my parents spend so much on granola, set off to make my own batch.  And let me tell you, it is E-A-S-Y!  Just pour all of the (cheap) ingredients in a bowl, mix ‘em up, spread onto a pan, and bake.  Stir the mixture a couple times while it’s cooking, and prepare for some amazing homemade granola!  And it is way better than those boxed granolas in the grocery store.

I like my granola on plain greek yogurt or oatmeal.  It’s even great on vanilla ice cream and frozen yogurt!   And of course, it’s pretty awesome by the handful.   This granola is sweet and maple-y, and loaded with nuts and coconut.  Yum!  I use Grade B maple syrup in this recipe, for it’s deep maple flavor, but any type of real maple syrup will do!  Feel free to double this recipe, because this granola will last for about a month in an airtight container (try storing it in a mason jar to make it look all fancy-schmancy).

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Maple-Coconut Granola
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Try this yummy granola on yogurt, ice cream, oatmeal, or by itself!
Ingredients
  • 2.5 c. old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 c. sweetened shredded/flaked coconut
  • 1 c. pecans (or other nut)
  • 1 c. pumpkin or sunflower seeds
  • 1 t. cinnamon
  • ¼ t. salt
  • 1 T granola
  • ⅓ c. grade B maple syrup (or other grade of 100% maple syrup)
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • 2 egg whites

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
  2. Mix everything together.
  3. Spread granola mixture onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet in a even layer.
  4. Bake granola for an hour, stirring about every 15 minutes.
  5. Remove granola from oven and let cool completely.
  6. Eat it, yo.

Notes
Feel free to adapt this recipe. Granola is super easy to customize! The granola will last in an airtight container (such as a mason jar) for about 1 month.

 

How do you like to eat your granola?  I hope you are enjoying your summer!

 

 

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3 Responses to “Maple-Coconut Granola”

  1. Jessica@AKitchenAddiction June 28, 2012 at 2:16 pm #

    I love making my own granola! That way you can save money and make it exactly how you like it!

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  2. Robin Knowlton June 28, 2012 at 1:38 pm #

    I know what you mean about store bought granola being expensive…! We are in the middle of berry season here, I like my granola piled with blueberries and blackberries. Thanks for the easy recipe.

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    • Eliza June 28, 2012 at 8:29 pm #

      Granola with berries is great! We actually just went blueberry and blackberry picking :)

      Reply

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