Cranberry Coconut Granola

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Nutritional Info

Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 179.2

Total Fat: 8.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 56.4 mg
Total Carbs: 34.3 g
Dietary Fiber: 5.6 g
Protein: 4.7 g

View full nutritional breakdown of Cranberry Coconut Granola calories by ingredient

Introduction

For me, there are few aromas as enticing or welcoming as homemade granola baking in the oven! For me, there are few aromas as enticing or welcoming as homemade granola baking in the oven!

Minutes to Prepare: 10

Minutes to Cook: 45

Number of Servings: 24

Ingredients

5 cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 cup wheat germ

1/2 cup flaxseed meal (ground flaxseeds)

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds

1/2 cup raw almonds

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 cup extra virgin, unrefined coconut oil

1/2 cup raw honey (or 1/4 cup raw honey plus 1/4 cup maple syrup)

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 cup boiling water

1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions

For me, there are few aromas as enticing or welcoming as homemade granola baking in the oven—toasted oats and nuts, warm cinnamon, vanilla, honey, and, here, a hint of coconut . . . irresistible. This healthful recipe is packed with wholesome ingredients, comes together easily, and makes a big enough batch to last weeks. Feel free to swap out the almonds and cranberries for your favorite nuts and dried fruit. Enjoy it with yogurt or milk for an ideal breakfast, or sprinkled over roasted fruit with a dollop of unsweetened or naturally sweetened whipped cream for a delicious dessert.—Nicole Sizemore

1. Preheat the oven to 300°F. In a large bowl, mix together the oats, wheat germ, flaxseed meal, shredded coconut, pumpkin seeds, almonds, cinnamon, and salt.

2. In a small bowl, mix together the coconut oil, honey (or honey and maple syrup), vanilla extract, almond extract, and boiling water. Whisk until ingredients are well combined.

3. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir until all the dry ingredients are evenly coated. Spread the mixture onto one large (or two small) rimmed baking sheet(s) and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes, until toasted and golden. Cool completely, then stir in cranberries. Store the granola at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Reprinted with permission from Green Market Baking Book © 2011 by Laura C. Martin. Recipe by Nicole Sizemore.

Serving Size: makes 24 (1/3 cup) servings

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GUEST_CHEF.

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Member Ratings For This Recipe

CD12089052

Very Good

9 of 9 people found this review helpful

This makes a lot of granola! I had a little on my plain yogurt today. Very yummy. At first I thought it wasn't sweet enough, but the more I try it, the more I like it....Oh oh. - 5/15/12
CD7204509

6 of 14 people found this review helpful

I have to ask - why do you add salt? With all the other ingredients for flavor, I wouldn't think salt is necessary. When I make oatmeal for breakfast I never use salt, just ground 2 TBSP flax meal, 1 TBSP unsweetened shredded coconut & 1 tsp agave nectar to sweeten & it tastes great. - 5/10/12
SUECHRIS50

Incredible!

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I love it only I used apricots not cranberries!! - 3/9/12
SUGARSMOM2

5 of 5 people found this review helpful

yummmmmm ..love this . easy to make . little time and then eat . - 2/29/12
CD13737410

Incredible!

4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I'm not a coconut person, but this smells and tastes great. I think it will go fast--the kids are already dipping into it! - 3/12/13
NORAHMAE

3 of 4 people found this review helpful

Great recipe use a variety of fruit - 4/4/12
FIFTYAND50

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I made this today.... and added golden raisins... substituted chia seeds for the flax seeds...it's is fantastic! I was really suprised at how good it turned out! I used a convection oven..then let it cool ...it's crunchy with lots of textures and flavors... well worth the time and effort! - 9/8/15
RIVERS1948

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I found this to be a little sweet so I would add less honey next time.

I really like this with my yogurt in the morning. - 10/6/13
DONNELDA22

2 of 4 people found this review helpful

This looks wonderful and so healthy, but 1/3 of a cup for 1 serving is never going to fill me up. Perhaps as a topping on plain yogurt w ould work. - 8/19/13
LOVEDBY2

Incredible!

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

I love this granola. I made a batch for my son who is in college. Not too sweet or fatty. - 4/7/13
SUZANNE0606

2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great!! - 11/22/11
CD15212119

1 of 2 people found this review helpful

I make a granola but use sunflower seeds instead of nuts and peanut butter instead of coconut oil. It is so good but I don't make it often because everyone gobbles it down instead eating serving size portions. - 1/19/16
TAMMYPHILION

1 of 4 people found this review helpful

made this today,added the maple syrup changed out the almonds and pumpkin seeds for pecans and added raisins as well as cranberries--smells heavenly can't wait to try it with some at free vanilla yougurt - 3/11/12
GOFORGIN

Very Good

Ok - 7/19/21
CORVETTECOWBOY

Makes a lot... - 2/8/21
EOWYN2424

Incredible!

yum - 12/6/20
KITTYHAWK1949

Incredible!

love granola but hard to stop at one serving. - 11/25/20
PATRICIAAK

:) - 11/24/20
1CRAZYDOG

Very Good

Delicious and not too sweet! - 11/21/20
POSEY440

Good

Great - 6/24/20
NASFKAB

Excellent idea - 5/24/20
CHERYLHURT

Delicious! - 4/8/20
ETHELMERZ

O.K.

Very old recipe, from back in a time when people thought gorging on granola was great! - 2/15/20
KATHYJO56

Incredible!

I love this, but it is high in calories - 10/22/19
BIKE4HEALTH

Very Good

A great treat - 10/17/19
LOSER05

Incredible!

yum - 8/30/19
BABY_GIRL69

Very Good

Yum - 8/13/19
SRIVERS1

Incredible!

This is really good. Love taking this to work t snack on. - 7/13/19
MOMMY445

Good

good - 5/10/19
EVIE4NOW

Bad

not a fan - 4/29/19
ALEPEQUIJADA

Yum! - 4/29/19
RHOOK20047

Incredible!

Tasty treat to add to my yogurt in the morning. I like the flavor and the texture. - 4/14/19
RAPUNZEL53

Great. - 3/31/19
SISTERPRETTY

yummy... - 2/25/19
BLAZINGPHOENIX

Incredible!

This plus greek yogurt is such a treat! - 2/13/19
CD1987279

great coconut dish - 1/10/19
CHERIRIDDELL

delicious - 12/20/18
EGGBASKET1

Incredible!

Delicious - 12/19/18
ROBBIEY

Very Good

I love this, you can substitute different fruits for a variety of flavors. - 12/11/18
NEPTUNE1939

tasty - 12/6/18
DEE107

thanks for sharing - 11/29/18
HOTPINKCAMARO49

Awesome! - 9/19/18
MARCIE_ELAINE

Easy to alter, too! - 8/24/18
CHANSEN_20001

I'm going to try this, but maybe cut the portions in half.
- 8/22/18
LIBR@RYL@DY

Incredible!

NICE! - 8/3/18
KBME22

Very Good

Very good, next time I will add other nutritious items or take out and put in something else, good and easy recipe - 8/2/18
ELRIDDICK

Very Good

Thanks for sharing - 6/25/18
RAZZOOZLE

Good

good - 5/11/18
TWEETYKC00

Pretty good and paired well with things. - 4/11/18
AZMOMXTWO

great snack - 4/8/18
MIYAMO

Sounds delicious. - 4/7/18
GEORGE815

Good homemade granola. - 4/4/18
USMAWIFE

Incredible!

this was great - 4/3/18
MNABOY

Good

A LITTLE BUSY - 3/29/18
DMEYER4

Incredible!

very good - 3/4/18
ROSSYFLOSSY

Very Good

Delicious. - 3/3/18
PICKIE98

Batch cooking!! - 3/3/18
AJB121299

nice - 1/20/18
CD22519209

This sounds amazing, definitely one to try! - 12/30/17
BUSYGRANNY5

Very Good

Tasty!!! - 11/26/17
LIS193

Very Good

Very nice.. I added raisins as well - 10/3/17
1RETSGM

Good - 8/31/17
PHHHISC

I cut the recipe in half--great for us. - 8/22/17
PLCHAPPELL

Simple and tasty - 8/16/17
ANHELIC

Sounds like a tasty breakfast - 8/11/17
CD4114015

Incredible!

great - 8/11/17
SUNSET09

Incredible!

Love the coconut mixture and use it on my yogurt, add it to oatmeal, as it's own cereal, and eat it as a snack. I just can't make enough of it! Used half of the requirement for the salt and as mentioned, may not have needed it at all. - 7/5/17
KITT52

Good

this was good, I used less oil, just because I like it better that way...I used dried cherries too.. - 5/31/17
1HAPPYSPIRIT

Very Good

Omit the salt and you won't miss it! Very tasty and satisfying! - 4/30/17
BRIARGAL

Very Good

Very sweet but the husband and boys love this. - 4/29/17
RO2BENT

That's a lot of sugar - 4/14/17
ARTJAC

YUMMY - 4/11/17
PAPAYAHEAD

yummy - 3/14/17
NANCYPAT1

Interesting and different flavor combination. Great change of pace - 2/26/17
JANIEWWJD

delicious - 2/26/17
SUSANBEAMON

I tend to put granola in my smoothies. Adds to the fiber and flavor. - 2/21/17
BARCELONAME

husband's daily breakfast - 2/6/17
1BEARWIFE

Incredible!

Make big batches so you have several days supply on hand! this reheats very nicely. - 3/3/16
KMRJPR

Incredible!

I love this recipe! I add a pinch (not the same amount recommended) of Himalayan sea salt to bring out the flavors. I do not add the coconut though. Unsweetened coconut is a high calorie food and I find the coconut oil adds enough flavor. Plus I either use almond extract or vanilla but not both - 8/3/15
NANA-B-FITZ

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

I will try this one - 8/19/13
CD13652217

Prettyj good! - 3/27/13
CD13744993

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

this sounds so good... its a got to try recipe... - 3/12/13
BECKYWOLF2

0 of 3 people found this review helpful

This sounds great! - 5/11/12
CD10913570

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

yummy - 4/25/12
PRAIRIECROCUS

0 of 2 people found this review helpful

Great Recipe !
Thanks ! - 3/13/12

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