Homemade Superfood Granola with Coconut. Crispy, crunchy, packed with superfoods, this granola recipe is my version of healthy. Nutritious ingredients, packed with fiber, protein, healthy fats and more.
Sometimes I barely have time for breakfast so I LOVE to have this on hand. It’s a good snack and it’s GREAT on the yogurt I eat in the car on the way to get my groceries in the morning. Bursting with flavors and packed with nutrient-rich ingredients, this granola is the perfect addition to your breakfast routine or a delightful little cereal snack during the day. I want to chat superfoods first, because the reason I love this granola so much is the substance in the ingredients compared to other store-bought granolas. And granola is fun and simple to make so let’s get to it!
The Superfood Ingredients:
- Chopped Cashews: Rich in heart-healthy fats and protein, great source of minerals like magnesium and copper.
- Rolled Oats: High in fiber & packed with complex carbohydrates, support digestive health.
- Shredded Coconut: Coconut adds a delightful flavor & contains MCTs, which can provide a quick source of energy & support brain health.
- Hemp Hearts: These tiny powerhouses are a complete source of plant-based protein, packed with essential amino acids, and are rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids (my favorite!)
- Chia Seeds: Loaded with fiber, antioxidants, & omega-3s
- Flax Seeds: Another excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, flax seeds provide a gentle boost of fiber
Home Cook’s Notes: Get the Perfect Granola
Toast nuts: To take your Homemade Coconut Superfood Granola to the next level, don’t skip the step of toasting the nuts. Before mixing them with the other ingredients, spread the nuts evenly on a baking sheet and toast them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 5-10 minutes. This simple step enhances the crunchiness and brings out the natural aroma of the nuts, making your granola even more addicting.
Customize Your Granola: One of the best things about this Homemade Coconut Superfood Granola is its versatility. Feel free to experiment with different nuts, dried fruits, or seeds to suit your taste preferences. Swap the cashews for your favorite nut variety, like hazelnuts or almonds, to add a unique flavor profile to your granola. You can also increase the coconut flakes or opt for more chia seeds instead of flax seeds. The possibilities are endless, so get creative and make it your own!
Storage and Serving Suggestions: Store your granola in an airtight container on the counter or in the pantry. It should stay crunchy and flavorful for several weeks.
With its delicious flavors & lots of nutrient-dense ingredients, this granola is satisfying as a snack or for breakfast. I LOVE to eat it as cereal and make a double batch. I know buying granola ingredients up front can be a pain, but hemp hearts are some of my favorite things to have in the house. So tasty and good on everything. These are my favorite.
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Homemade Coconut Superfood Granola
Equipment
- parchment paper or silpat
Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped cashews*
- 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
- 3/4 cup shredded coconut
- ¼ cup hemp hearts
- 2 tbs chia seeds
- 1 tbs flax seed
- ⅓ cup grade A maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Toast Nuts: Preheat oven to 350°. Bake nuts on baking sheet about 5-10 minutes until fragrant and toasted. Let cool for a few minutes before roughly chopping into very small pieces.*
- Make Granola: In a large bowl, add toasted nuts, oats, coconut, hemp hearts, chia seeds, flax seed and salt. Toss well until everything is combined. Next add maple & vanilla extract. Toss until everything is coated & maple syrup has been absorbed. Use the back of the spoon to press everything together every few tosses.
- Bake Granola: On a baking sheet lined with parchment or on a silpat: press the granola mix flat and even. Lay another silpat or piece of parchment on top to flatten it more easily. Spread into a flat layer. Bake in 350° oven for 10-12 minutes or until golden on the edges & smelling delicious.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool 30 minutes. Once completely cooled, break into varying pieces. Serve on it’s own, as cereal, over yogurt, smoothie bowls or oatmeal! Store in airtight container on the counter or in the pantry.
Home Cook’s Notes
- Quick little hack: instead of waiting for the oven to preheat in order to toast the nuts, I like to add the baking sheet with the nuts into the oven while the oven pre-heats. It will take longer than 5-10 minutes, and you’ll have to keep an eye on them, but when they are more golden & fragrant, they are done. It will maybe take 10-15 mins.
- Nuts Substitutions: I have made this granola with every kind of nut & it is delicious. Our favorites are hazelnuts & cashews. You can replace the cashews with 1/2 cup of your favorite nut.
- Mix & Match: add your favorite nuts, dried fruit, more chia seeds instead of flax, more coconut instead of hemp hearts, honey instead of maple.
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