Description
This easy homemade granola is bursting with the flavor of fresh summer ripe strawberries, crunchy toasted nuts, and sweet coconut. It is the perfect prep-ahead breakfast made with healthy ingredients, fiber, and good-for-you nutrients!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup avocado oil or organic canola oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup raw whole almonds
- 1/2 cup raw pepitas
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1-8 oz. package freeze-dried strawberries (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven 350F. Prepare large rimmed baking sheet by placing a piece of parchment on it. Set aside.
- Stir oil, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger and salt in a large bowl. Stir in oats, almonds and pepitas, and mix until combined.
- Spread evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake stirring once or twice, until nuts are toasted, the granola is dry and the mixture is lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Stir in the coconut. Bake until the coconut is golden on the edges, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven. Gently stir in the strawberries. Stir as it cools, once or twice to prevent the granola from sticking to the baking sheet.
Notes
Ingredient Note:
- Any spices could be used here based on preference
- If you prefer a different type of nut, you could use any whole nut like pecans, walnuts or hazelnuts
- Used rolled oats because they are heartier than quick oats and will cook more consistently with the nuts
Tip:
- Adding the coconut and strawberries at the end ensures that it won’t burn
- Important to stir throughout cooking to promote even cooking and so it won’t stick on the tray
Make Ahead:
- Make ahead and store in airtight container for up to 1 month at room temperature
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Active Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Category: Breakfast and Brunch
- Method: oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 262
- Sugar: 8 g
- Fat: 17 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g