Making healthy choices for the year is a priority for me. This easy and healthy granola recipe made with coconut oil is delicious and has no added sugar.
Granola with Coconut Oil
I do not like nuts in my granola rather just oats with some mix-ins but feel free to add a ½ cup of chopped nuts into your granola blend prior to baking. That is the best part about making your granola at home is that you can make it the exact way you like it.
Have a look at our Coconut Chocolate Chip Granola Video
This granola recipe is easy to make and will be perfect for topping yogurt or fruit for breakfast or lunch.Easy and Healthy Coconut Chocolate Chip Granola
Ingredients
2 cups oats
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 TBSP coconut oil, melted
1 TBSP agave nectar
1 TBSP cinnamon
½ cup coconut flakes (not sweetened)
½ cup mini chocolate or carob chips
Directions
Preheat oven to 350.
Toss the oats with coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla and coconut flakes until covered.
Pour onto a baking sheet with silicon mat, arrange into a single layer.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Toss and return to the oven for an additional 8 minutes or so.
Let cool completely before tossing with the chocolate chips.
How do you store homemade granola?
I like to store my granola in a. mason jar. It keeps everything fresh, crunchy and flavorful.
This recipe for coconut chocolate chip granola is so easy and there is NO SUGAR ADDED which makes it a healthier option than those pre-bought granola blends.
If you liked this recipe, look to these for other breakfast recipes.
Crustless Quiche
Ginger Carrot Muffins
Happy Baking!
How to Make Healthy Granola using Coconut Oil
Making
healthy choices for the year is a priority for me. This easy and healthy
granola recipe made with coconut oil is delicious and has no added sugar.
Ingredients
- 2 cups oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 TBSP coconut oil, melted
- 1 TBSP agave nectar
- 1 TBSP cinnamon
- ½ cup coconut flakes (not sweetened)
- ½ cup mini chocolate or carob chips
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350.
Toss the oats with coconut oil, cinnamon, vanilla
and coconut flakes until covered.
Pour onto a baking sheet with silicon mat, arrange
into a single layer.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Toss and return to the oven for an additional 8 minutes or so.
Let cool completely before tossing with the
chocolate chips.