Name: Coconut Maple Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Ingredients: 1 cup cashews ((unsalted)); 1 cup almonds ((unsalted)); 1 cup rolled oats; 1 cup coconut flakes ((unsweetened)); ½ cup pumpkin seeds ((unsalted)); 2 tbsp flax seed ((meal or whole)); 1 tbsp cinnamon; ½ tsp salt; ¼ cup maple syrup; 2 tbsp coconut oil ((melted)); 2 tsp vanilla extract

Ahhh hi! Welcome to my blog. If you’re reading this, you are probably one of the first people to be here so THANK YOU. We’re going to be talking about a lotttt of amazing topics on here, but let’s start off with granola. Because obviously, right?

Granola is one of those foods that you can eat as a snack, on top of a smoothie, with yogurt or milk, on dessert– the list goes on. I love that it’s just as good on it’s own as it is with something else. The catch? Buying high quality granola at the store can cost a pretty penny and the less expensive versions are filled with crap + little nutrition.

Ready for the good news? Not only is it SO easy + quick to make at home, it tastes even better and you get to decide exactly what to include. This recipe took me a total of 20 minutes, from start to finish, and left me with a large jar of granola for the week. Well, it was intended for the week. I think I made it a whole 3 days.

I prefer my granola on the chunky side with lots of nuts. This recipe is full of protein, fiber, and healthy fats– It’s super satisfying and also keeps me full for a while. Feel free to add or remove any variety of ingredients, you really can’t mess it up!

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Servings 5 cups

This simple granola beats store-bought every single time. Not to mention, it's totally customizable and full of nutrient-dense ingredients.

Ingredients

1 cup cashews (unsalted)
1 cup almonds (unsalted)
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
½ cup pumpkin seeds (unsalted)
2 tbsp flax seed (meal or whole)
1 tbsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line a half baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix all dry ingredients (nuts, coconut, flax, cinnamon, salt) into a large bowl. Mix all wet ingredients (maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla) into another bowl.
Pour the wet over the dry ingredients and mix well until combined.
Pour mixture onto baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread out evenly. Bake for about 15 minutes. Toss the granola lightly and let bake for 5 more minutes. It should be golden and toasted (if not, go a few more minutes).
Let it sit for 15 minutes to cool down. It will also harden a bit during this time, which makes for the best bites! Enjoy right away or store in an air-tight jar for many weeks.