Cashew Coconut Granola
Updated June 15, 2020
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Pin ItGranola is one of those things that seems impressive when it’s homemade, but it really couldn’t be simpler! Once you make granola from scratch (or granola bars), you will never go back to store bought. It is so much better!
This Cashew Coconut Granola is a real treat! The cashew and coconut combo is perfection! The only problem? It is hard to stop eating. I bet you can’t stop at one handful:)
I love keeping a jar of homemade granola in the pantry for easy access as a snack or for breakfast! It also looks really pretty stored on the countertop in a nice jar. You could even use it as a housewarming, host, or teacher gift. Just tie a ribbon around the jar, add a nice note, voila!
Ingredients
The cast of characters here is really yummy! Your kitchen is about to smell amazing, and you probably have a good number of these on hand already:
- Old fashioned oats (can use gluten-free oats)
- Unsweetened coconut chips (these are the bigger, heartier chunks of coconut!)
- Cashews (salted or unsalted will work!)
- Pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
- Flaxseed meal
- Cinnamon
- Sea salt
- Cashew butter (You can find it at most grocery stores right by the peanut butter.)
- Coconut oil (grapeseed or olive oil would work too)
- Pure maple syrup
- Vanilla extract
How to Make
- Do a little prep! Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F. and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper. Set it aside.
- In a large bowl, combine your dry ingredients: oats, coconut chips, cashews, pepitas, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and sea salt. Set that aside, too.
- In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the cashew butter and coconut oil. Heat it in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds, then stir until it’s all smooth.
- Pour in the maple syrup and vanilla and stir until smooth. This is where you have to pause and take a big inhale, because it’s starting to smell REALLY good!
- Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until it’s all coated and beautiful, then transfer it onto your prepared baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring at the halfway point, or until the granola is golden brown. Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the pan. DO NOT STIR while cooling. If you stir while the granola is still warm, you won’t end up with any granola clumps and we want granola clumps, trust me!
- When it’s completely cool, break into clumps and enjoy!
How to Serve
Once you have a jar of homemade granola on your counter, you’ll find yourself sprinkling it on everything. Some of my favorite ways to pair it:
- Yogurt
- Milk
- On top of a smoothie or smoothie bowl
- Add to an acai bowl
- Ice cream or frozen yogurt topping
- With a parfait
- Or enjoy by the handful
How to Store
You can store the cooled granola in jars or airtight containers for up to a month, although it never lasts that long in my house! It’s a great staple to keep on hand in the pantry for snacking or to have with breakfast.
More Granola Recipes
- Brown Butter Maple Granola
- Easy Peanut Butter Granola
- Apple Cinnamon Granola
- Chocolate Espresso Granola
- Almond Butter Granola
- Banana Granola
Cashew Coconut Granola
Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut chips
- 1 cup cashews, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 cup cashew butter
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut chips, cashews, pepitas, flaxseed meal, cinnamon, and sea salt.
- In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the cashew butter and melted coconut oil. Place the bowl in the microwave and heat for 20 to 30 seconds. Remove from the microwave and stir until smooth. Pour in the maple syrup and vanilla and stir until smooth.
- Pour the cashew mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until well coated. Spread onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer. Bake for 35 to 45 minutes, stirring halfway, or until the granola is golden brown.
- Remove the pan from the oven and let the granola cool completely on the pan. DO NOT STIR while cooling. When cool, break into clumps and enjoy! Store in jars or containers for up to 1 month.
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