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Somewhere between crunchy and chewy, this Maple Cinnamon Granola is packed with honey, almonds, oats, coconut oil, and cinnamon — and a ton of nourishment.

Maple Cinnamon Granola -- You just can't stop eating this stuff! Somewhere between crunchy and chewy, this granola is packed with honey, almonds, oats, coconut oil, and cinnamon -- and a ton of nourishment. | thatwhichnourishes.com

I think my family could live on this stuff.  Seriously, I can’t make it fast enough to get a bowl for myself before these two have plowed through the entire batch.  Well worth the cost of using great ingredients in this one!

Maple Cinnamon Granola -- You just can't stop eating this stuff! Somewhere between crunchy and chewy, this granola is packed with honey, almonds, oats, coconut oil, and cinnamon -- and a ton of nourishment. | thatwhichnourishes.com

 

So, if you make it, do like I try to do and wait ’til everyone is gone so the sweet, toasty fragrance doesn’t draw them in like a pack of wolves before you get your bowl. :o)

In a large bowl mix together:

8 cups oats

1 1/4 c. Ground flax seed or wheat germ (the flax seed must be ground or you lose all nutritional benefit–I buy seeds and grind them in the coffee grinder)

2 c. Almonds (ground up somewhat in the food processor)
You can substitute any nuts here, but we like the crunch of almonds.

I also add in 1/2 cup of coconut if I have some in stock.

In a heavy pan, heat to boiling:

1 c. Honey,

1/4 c. Pure maple syrup,

1/2 c. Brown sugar (you can omit the brown sugar and add in an extra 1/2 of honey if you’d like),

1 c. Coconut oil,

2-3 tsp. cinnamon,

1 1/2 tsp. sea salt,

And 2-3 tsp. vanilla.

Pour syrup mixture over oat mixture and stir to coat. Spread evenly on two, lightly greased (I use coconut oil) jelly roll size pans (my air bake does great–older thinner pan tends to burn the granola) and bake until toasted in ten minute intervals, stirring each 10, for a total of twenty minutes at 325 degrees.

For crunchier granola, cook in five minute intervals until desired texture.

Let cool, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t stick together too much, and store in airtight containers.  Add dried fruit (cherries, cranberries, raisins if they sound yummy!)

Maple Cinnamon Granola -- You just can't stop eating this stuff! Somewhere between crunchy and chewy, this granola is packed with honey, almonds, oats, coconut oil, and cinnamon -- and a ton of nourishment. | thatwhichnourishes.com

It’s perfect as is, with milk, in yogurt, or even on ice cream with fruit.

Or how about in a batch of Tropical Crunch Muffins?!

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Somewhere between crunchy and chewy, this granola is packed with honey, almonds, oats, coconut oil, and cinnamon, and satisfies that need you have to balance delicious with nutritious.
Alison:
Recipe type: breakfast,
Serves: 16 servings
Grocery List
  • 8 c. rolled oats (not the quick-cook kind)
  • 1¼ c. ground flax seed or wheat germ
  • 2 c. almonds
  • 1 c. raw honey
  • ¼ c. pure maple syrup
  • ½ c. brown sugar
  • 1 c. coconut oil
  • 2-3 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1½ tsp. sea salt
  • 2-3 tsp. vanilla
  • ½ c. coconut (optional)
Here's how...
  1. In a large bowl, mix oats, flaxseed or wheat germ, almonds, and coconut.
  2. In a heavy pan, heat honey, maple syrup, brown sugar, coconut oil, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla to a boil.
  3. Pour the syrup mixture over the oat mixure and stir to coat. Spread evenly on two lightly greased rimmed baking sheets.
  4. Bake until toasted in ten minutes intervals, stirring every 10, for a total of twenty minutes in a preheated 325 degree oven (longer for crunchier granola).
  5. Let cool, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick together too much.
  6. Store in airtight containers when fully cooled.

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  1. Carolyn says:

    This is our favorite granola! It never lasts more than two or three days because we love it so much. It’s delicious as is, but a delicious twist for fall is to use pumpkin pie spice instead of the cinnamon and omit the coconut. Add a little heavy whipping cream on the cooled granola, and you have perfection!

    • alison says:

      Carolyn! Thank you for the amazing tip! I cannot wait to try that! :o) I, too, have a heck of a time keeping this granola stocked at my house. I almost hesitate to make it sometimes because I know I’m gonna have to fight for my share before my crew devours it! So happy you found a recipe you love. Hope you find lots more as you poke around the site.

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  3. This is so very good. I’ve made it a few times now and just wanted to add to not bake it longer than stated. It seems pretty wet still even after that 20 minutes but it will firm up and become crispier when it cools. It is the perfect amount of time to leave it crispy but still a bit chewy and completely delicious. Just try not to eat the whole batch!

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