Coconut Maple Walnut Granola

Coconut Maple Walnut Granola is an easy to make snack that is packed with crunch, mildy sweet, and incredibly delicious. With a slightly coconut flavor, pure maple syrup, and three kinds of nuts, this homemade granola has a unique, all-natural flavor that can’t be beat. It’s also gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free!

With just five minutes of active preparation (and 30 minutes of baking) you can have fragrant, toasty, nutty granola ready for snacking. Eat it on its own or use it as a topping — either way, we guarantee you’ll never look at granola the same way again. Serve it warm or at room temperature for best results!

Why You'll Love this Coconut Maple Walnut Granola

• Great for on-the-go snacking! Packed with energy-boosting nuts like walnuts, almonds, and pecans, this granola is the ideal snack for days when you’re rushing out the door or running from place to place. Just toss in a snack bag and go!
• So easy to make. Once you try making granola from scratch just once, you may never go back to store-bought. It's so easy and simple to make. You will need about 5-10 minutes of actual prep work before letting the oven do the rest.
• Better than store-bought granola. This homemade maple walnut granola is undeniably better than your usual store-bought granola — it’s more cost-effective, customizable, and packed with nutritious ingredients.
• No artificial ingredients. All of the good stuff and none of the junk! Coconut maple walnut granola is made with ingredients you’re already familiar with and no artificial flavorings or preservatives, so you can serve it guilt-free. Plus, it's vegan and refined sugar-free too!
• So many ways to eat it. I love granola. I eat it for breakfast over Homemade Yogurt or in a Fruit and Yogurt Parfait or as my morning cereal with milk. I eat it by the handful throughout the day as a snack. I simply cannot get enough.
• A quick energy boost. Granola is my snack of choice when embarking on outdoor activities and going on hikes. It gives me enough energy to make it up the mountain and take in the gorgeous views at the top. I always have a batch of these nutty clusters on hand.

Ingredient Notes

To make this delicious Coconut Maple Walnut Granola, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• oats - use rolled oats or large flake oats for granola — not quick oats.
• walnuts - you can buy them whole and chop them yourself or buy them pre-chopped to save time and effort!
• almonds - use slivered almonds (sliced almonds).
• pecans - just like the walnuts, you can chop them yourself or use pre-chopped pecans.
• maple syrup - using processed or artificially flavored maple syrup will change the taste of the granola. You can also use pure honey instead of maple syrup, but note that the recipe will no longer be vegan.
• coconut oil - avocado oil or vegetable oil will also work.
• vanilla extract - you can substitute vanilla paste at a 1:1 ratio for a more intense flavor.
• ground cinnamon - you can omit this if you’re not a fan of cinnamon.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowl, and a large half sheet baking pan.

How to Make the Best Coconut Maple Walnut Granola

1. Combine dry ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, add oats, walnuts, almonds, and pecans and stir to combine. Set aside.

2. Combine wet ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, add maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.

3. Add wet to dry. Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Use a wooden spoon to stir well until combined.

4. Spread. Line a large half sheet baking pan with parchment paper, a silicone baking mat, or aluminum foil. Spread the granola mixture evenly into the prepared baking sheet.

5. Bake. Bake in a 300F preheated oven for 30 minutes, taking the tray out of the oven every 10 minutes and give the granola a good stir. Re-spread the granola and put it back into the oven. 

6. Cool. Remove the granola from the oven and let cool completely before serving and storing.

How to Serve

This Coconut Maple Walnut Granola is delicious served on its own as a snack by the handfuls, or in a variety of different ways:

• add it on top of milk or yogurt
• layer it in a fruit and yogurt parfait
• top it on banana toast with honey
• serve over a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Storing and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Allow the granola to cool completely before transferring to an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Store at room temperature out of direct sunlight and away from heat or moisture for up to 2 weeks or until stale. The shelf life of this homemade granola will depend on your climate.

How to Freeze

To freeze the granola, make sure to store it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag and freeze it for up to 6 months.

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