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Coconut Granola with Almonds and Cardamom

This Coconut Granola with Almonds and Cardamom is a nutrient-packed granola recipe sweetened with honey and scented with the warm flavors of cardamom and cinnamon. This will make your house smell beyond amazing as it bakes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 263 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes divided
  • 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup honey use maple syrup, brown sugar, or agave for a vegan version
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup raisins

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325 and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add the honey (or other sweetener) and coconut oil. Microwave for 20 seconds, until warmed slightly. Stir until coconut oil melts (if solid to start), and add in vanilla extract, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. (alternatively, you can melt this on the stovetop).
  3. Add the oats, 1/2 cup of the coconut, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and raisins to the bowl. Mix together until the mixture is coated in the coconut oil and honey mixture.
  4. Spread in a thin layer on the prepared baking sheet; bake for approximately 20 minutes until lightly toasted.
  5. Allow to cool for at least 10 minutes without stirring. Add the remaining 1/2 cup coconut.
  6. Once completely cooled, store in an airtight container or bag for up to two weeks in your pantry.

Notes

  • The provided nutrition information does not include any added sodium from seasoning to taste, any optional ingredients, and it does not take brands into account. Feel free to calculate it yourself using this calculator or by adding the recipe to Yummly.

Nutrition Information

Calories 263kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Sodium 8mg (0%) Potassium 274mg (8%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 41mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 263

% Daily Value*

Calories 263kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 8mg 0%
Potassium 274mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 41mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.