Recipe File: Double Coconut Crunch Granola

If you’re anything like us, you’re fascinated with all things coconut oil these days. From homemade body products to recipes, we’re putting it in or on everything! Our latest discovery comes in the form of this granola, which uses melted coconut oil in place of butter or vegetable oil. The anti-oxidant rich coconut oil paired with a punch of ground flax seed, fiber rich oats, and healthy walnuts makes for an energy rich (and delicious) breakfast that is sure to fuel your day

 

DOUBLE COCONUT CRUNCH GRANOLA

Makes about 12 ½ cup servings.

INGREDIENTS

-3 cups rolled oats
-1 ½ cups chopped walnuts
-1 heaping cup unsweetened flaked coconut
-1/3 cup ground flax seed
-¼ cup light brown sugar
-1 teaspoon salt
-2 teaspoons cinnamon
-½ cup liquid coconut oil
-½ cup honey
-1 egg white, beaten (optional)

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl toss together all dry ingredients. In a plastic liquid measuring cup, place just under a half cup of coconut oil (when the coconut oil melts, it will expand). Place the coconut oil in the microwave for 30- 60 seconds until fully melted. Add honey to measuring cup and stir well to combine. Pour mixture over granola and toss well to combine. Lastly, if using, toss in the beaten egg white and stir well to combine.

Pour the mixture onto the baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Bake for one hour, stirring every 15 minutes so the mixture doesn’t burn. Once done baking let rest in oven for at least 4 hours so mixture can clump, but ideally overnight.

Serve granola with milk or yogurt and fresh berries. Store in an air tight container for up to 2 weeks.