Coconut Oil and Cocoa Nib Granola
Oct 10, 2012, Updated Oct 11, 2015
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This coconut oil and cocoa nib granola is a breeze to make and tastes great overtop yogurt or eaten straight from the jar. Plus it’s perfect mix of salty and sweet. You’ll be eating this all year long!
My latest obsession has to be granola. It’s sweet, crunchy and perfect for snacking or topping maple syrup drizzled yogurt. I’m actually mad at myself for not making it more often. What is wrong with me?
I played with fall spices and ingredients and came out with the perfect match of flavors. I also added in my new favorite ingredient, cocoa nibs. Man I love those things. Seriously. If my last cocoa nib post did not make you run out and buy some then this post will!
The granola is made with coconut oil because I love the stuff and it’s really good for you! I talked about coconut oil in a post I did about a year ago. This stuff is the bomb y’all! You have to give it a try. Not only does it smell amazing but it gives almost anything a slight nutty coconut flavor. Yes please!
Coconut Oil and Cocoa Nib Granola
This coconut oil and cocoa nib granola is a breeze to make and tastes great overtop yogurt or eaten straight from the jar. Plus it's perfect mix of salty and sweet. You'll be eating this all year long!
Yield: About 4 cups
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup coconut
- 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
- 1/2 cup cocoa nibs
- 1/2 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons maple sugar (brown sugar would work as well)
Source: Nutmeg Nanny
Directions:
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.
In a large bowl add all ingredients and toss until combined and equally coated.
Lay out onto parchment or sil-pat lined rimmed baking sheet. Cook for about 35 minutes. Giving the granola a quick stir about every 8 minutes. The granola will like slightly toasted but not burnt.
Let it cool and keep in a sealed jar for up to 2 weeks.
You probably won’t believe this but I have NEVER made granola. Ever. Seeing it on top of your yogurt though, I’m thinking there’s a first time for everything!
What! I would think you would be all over granola making 🙂
I love all of these healthy recipes on your blog!! 🙂 mmm!!
This would be perfect for Christmas gifts!
I have been on a granola kick too! I never liked it until this year, so weird. I want you to know I totally went out and bought cocoa nibs after seeing your cookie recipe.
This looks so great and I agree this would be perfect for Christmas gifts!
This looks great! I’m obsessed with granola too. LOVE LOVE LOVE the last photo!
Agree with Rachel about the last picture. So colorful 🙂
I, too, am obsessed with granola, and I’ve been trying to find a good chocolate one to try at home. You know- as a way to have chocolate for breakfast while still being ‘healthy.’ 🙂 This might do it! I have yet to try coconut oil but this might tip me over the edge. THANKS!
Love this! I too have been over-the-top obsessed with coconut oil lately. We’ve been digging it as the oil we use to pop stovetop popcorn. Bookmarking this one for the next time I make a big fat batch of granola.
Ick, you are so right – mealy apples are the worst! But I love good apples, and along with brussels sprouts and bacon, this sounds like the most delicious salad.