Coconut Almond Granola

Sweet and crunchy with delicious hints of vanilla and cinnamon permeate this coconut almond granola. So simple to make and way better than any store-bought variety!
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats (gluten-free if needed)
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup roughly chopped whole almonds
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- pinch of salt
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 300°F. Line a large, heavy duty baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat.
- 2
Place oats, coconut flakes, almonds, pepitas, chia seeds and salt in a large bowl. Stir to combine.
- 3
Whisk remaining wet ingredients in a separate bowl until well combined. Pour into the large bowl with dry ingredients and stir together with a spatula until the mixture is fully coated.
- 4
Spread the granola out onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer. Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, stirring the granola every 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove when starting to turn golden brown. Let the granola cool completely before transferring into jars for storage.
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