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Mixed Nut & Coconut Granola Goodness (gluten free, soy free, vegan)

March 6, 2013 By Jessica

Every now and then we love to make a huge batch of granola, a treat topping for the kids “plain old yogurt”. This recipe is so easy that I don’t even make it, my kids do!

The recipe is adapted from the Clinton Street Baking Cookbook. I tweaked the recipe then passed it along to my older boys who now make it themselves.  Perfect timing because the younger one of the two was studying fractions at the time.  He was having a hard time with it so what better incentive to learn fractions than sweet, crunchy granola that makes this world a better place, right? Right.

Way before allergies, we would go to the Clinton St. Bakery Restaurant when we lived in New York and this granola was one of our favorites. Actually, everything they make is a favorite and have you leaving happy, which is why I had to get their cookbook-no allergen is going to stop me from recreating their delicious stuff.

Amen to that.

I have to tell you it came out foolproof.  They baked some seriously delish granola.  The toasted maple flavor of the nuts and coconut with the crunchy oats makes everything better, but it’s the orange flavor that makes this recipe stand out from other granola. It doesn’t taste like orange flavored granola, but somehow the hint of orange makes all the flavors stand out and not taste very oats flavored (not a fan of granola that tastes too much like oats).

I will warn you this granola can be addictive-you want a bite of the pecan, then the almond, then coconut, a little more oats, a little more toasted…and perfect for satisfying any sweet/salty/crunchy cravings one might have while Netflix binge watching. Just sayin.

If you have better self-control (ahem) and looking to jazz up your breakfast, try a spoonful over coconut yogurt with some berries. I also send this as a school snack. And don’t worry about making too much, it goes QUICK.

You can swap out the nuts to add your favorite and/or any dried fruit your heart desires; anything goes with this recipe.

This granola makes a great gift – teacher, hostess, colleague, book club event, etc. Who does not love some crunchy nutty granola? Full of nutrition with some natural sweetness, your family will love this…enjoy!

 

Makes about 3 quarts – Stored in airtight containers for 6-8 weeks, in a cool, low humidity spot at room temperature.

Total time: 30 minutes

 

Ingredients:

2 3/4 cups Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats
1/2 cup raw almonds
1/2 cup raw pecan or cashew halves, or pieces
1/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup evaporated cane sugar
4 ounces Coconut oil, or Earth Balance Soy Free Spread
1 teaspoon orange extract, use orange zest if unavailable
1/2 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract (I use Nielsen-Massey)
3/4 cup dried cherries or cranberries – optional

 

Note: If you like nuts very toasted add 5 minutes to the cooking time.  If you like it less crunchy and less toasted, reduce baking time 5 minutes.

Preheat oven temperature to 350 degrees F

In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg until well combined.

In a medium saucepan over low heat, whisk coconut spread, maple syrup, sugar, orange and vanilla extracts until the sugar has dissolved and spread has melted.

Pour the melted mixture over the dry mixture, stir to mix thoroughly.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, spread granola evenly into a single layer.

Bake until golden brown, 20-22 minutes, more or less, if desired as noted above.  Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking time to ensure even browning.
Let it cool.
Break up the granola using your hands. Then add optional dried fruit.  Store uneaten granola in an airtight container. Serve over So Delicious Vanilla Flavored or plain Yogurt, or any Dairy Free Yogurt of your choice with fresh seasonal fruit.

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Comments

  1. Mary says

    November 30, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    My daughter and I made your granola recipe today to nibble on at the movies (we are corn free) with added dried cranberries. It yieled so much we thought to share some with our neighbor, leaving plenty for us. This is one of the best granola recipes I have tried. My kids agree.
    Reply
    • Jessica says

      November 30, 2014 at 8:26 pm

      Thank you Mary! How sweet of you to share some with your neighbor, and what a great idea for a movie snack :D
      Reply
  2. Nicole says

    December 18, 2014 at 12:42 am

    Your granola looks so healthy and something I think some on my holiday list would love, including me :) I have a friend with diabetes also and hoping you would know if stevia or xylitol will bake well in this recipe and if I half the recipe (sugar free/with sugar) will that affect anything too? Thanks!
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    • Jessica says

      December 18, 2014 at 11:17 am

      Nicole, I don't recommend powdered stevia because it has an aftertaste but do love xylitol for a sugar free version. This recipe can be halved or doubled, either way. Enjoy!
      Reply
  3. Diedre says

    March 3, 2015 at 9:24 pm

    The granola came out perfect and the orange extract brings such life to the granola. I can't stop nibbling on it and my 3 kids, we are crazy about this granola. I made this as an accent to the non dairy yogurt my children are not crazy about but now we all just want to eat it like popcorn :)
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    • Jessica says

      March 4, 2015 at 11:33 am

      Thank you Diedre, glad you all loved it! :)
      Reply
  4. Monica says

    November 25, 2015 at 9:44 pm

    I've made this 5 times now with variations like chocolate chips and mulberries and am obsessed. I'm bringing a jar over to my brother's house as a breakfast theme hostess gift with your blueberry loaf. You have such yummy recipes with many I make often; thank you for sharing and Happy Thanksgiving!
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    • Jessica says

      November 26, 2015 at 9:16 am

      Thank you Monica! SO happy to hear you enjoy the recipes, it made my day! Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!
      Reply
  5. Blake says

    March 10, 2017 at 7:56 pm

    Made the ginger cookies from your blog that were beyond delicious and have always wanted to make homemade granola. I can't eat oats though, even gluten free oats so I substituted it for more coconut flakes and dried cherries. I also added double orange extract since I'm obsessed with orange. Final result is fantastic granola. Can't wait to make pretty parfaits for a breakfast get together I'm having!
    Reply

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Hi! I'm Jessica, welcome to my blog! I'm a wife and mother of four (all boys, including twins. Did not see that coming!) who loves to eat. Discovering food intolerances in my family and myself had me think about cooking differently with an emphasis on nutrition, but not any less deliciously. No, won't settle for that, neither will my kids! Here you will find simple, healthy, seasonal recipes we love that are gluten, dairy, and soy free. Many are also egg free, nut free, plant-based and/or grain free, given our evolving dietary lifestyle. Even though we live a life of dietary restrictions, my passion for food keeps me on a constant quest to create tasty recipes or adapt our favorite recipes from my stack of cookbooks to bring back the joy of eating again, without sacrificing flavor. Hope you find some inspiration and recipes to enjoy ... thanks for stopping by!

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