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There are many recipes that invoke powerful memories by their mere taste and smell, homemade granola is one of those recipes for me.
The scent of homemade granola whisks me back to childhood and bare feet, kiddie pools, crayons and laughter.
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I’ve shared my own somewhat adapted homemade granola recipe with y’all before and to this day it remains one of my favorite recipes.
Since sharing that recipe with y’all, I have discovered Coconut Oil.
I am not exaggerating in the least when I tell y’all that I. Love. Coconut Oil
LOVE
… and since several of y’all expressed a dislike of my use of vegetable oil in the granola… I decided to try it with coconut oil instead.
I was anything but disappointed.
I think this is my new favorite.
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Seriously, y’all.
Make this for yourself.. make it for your friends… make it as a gift for your favorite teachers…
Hell, make it for a complete stranger
Delicious and healthy homemade granola made with dried fruits and coconut oil
Ingredients
- 6 C oats (NOT the quick cooking ones)
- 1 C sliced almonds
- 1 C chopped walnuts
- 1 1/2 C shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 C applesauce
- 1/2 C honey
- 2 Tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 rounded Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/2 C dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 tsp roasted cinnamon
- 1 C raisins
- 1 C dried cranberries
Instructions
- In your biggest mixing bowl, mix together; oats, almonds, walnuts and coconut
- In a small bowl mix together: honey, applesauce, coconut oil, vanilla, cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Pour the applesauce mixture over the oat mixture and combine thoroughly. Use your hands (preferred) or a spoon and mix until thoroughly combined
- Spread the mixture over two baking sheets and bake at 250 F for about 1 hour 20 minutes.
- If the baking sheet is light (in color) it will take about 1 hour 20 minutes, if it’s dark/non-stick it will take about 1 hour (these are {abouts} it will depend on your oven, you want the granola to have turned a lovely golden brown, but not be crisp.
- The granola will get crispy after it’s removed from the oven and allowed to cool
- Stir the granola on the baking sheet every 20 minutes while cooking
- Remove from the heat and allow to cool, this is when it will crisp up
- add in dried fruit: cranberries, raisins, cherries, apples etc…
Rachel Says
This will be cooked in 2, possibly 3 batches depending on your oven and baking sheets
Happy Mouthwatering Monday, y’all!
I love Mondays
 It’s the beginning of a new week AND it’s the day that we share recipes and deliciousness with each other!
Here are my favorites from Last Week’s Mouthwatering Monday
- Homemade Cracker Jacks from Hezzi-D’s
- Peach Cinnamon Rolls from Melissa’s Cuisine
- Pumpkin Coconut Shrimp Curry from Newlyweds
- Chicken Ravioli with Ancho Chili Cream Sauce from Carissa’s Food Blog
Alright, here we go!
- Grab a button and share the love!
- Make sure that y’all leave a comment saying Hi, introducing yourselves, telling me what you think of the recipe… anything
- Link up your own recipe and link back in your own recipe
- Visit each other and share the love with comments, tweets, Facebooking and Pins!
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27 comments
I love, love, love homemade granola! I can’t wait to make it using coconut oil.
It’s so good, Robyn! The change is subtle, but definite
Let me know what you think!
Wow! I JUST picked up my first bottle of coconut oil yesterday. (I know, I know… I’m a late adopter sometimes!) This must be serendipity. I will try it this week. Thanks!
Thanks for hosting! Love this blog!
Twodaloo,
Stephanie
Happy Monday. We linked up a wonderful pasta salad today.
I have never used coconut oil before, but you are really encouraging me to try it. Your granola looks wonderful! This week I’ve shared a Spicy Pumpkin Bundt Cake. Thank you for hosting.
We love homemade granola! I love to use coconut oil in my granola and I think it gives it a crisper texture. It is basically the only oil I use in my granola now. I love the addition of applesauce in your version of granola. That is perfect for fall.
Love your new look and the Granola. I am sharing my Mexican Bread Pudding for the party today. Hope you are have a great week and thanks for hosting!
Miz Helen
You’re going to love it! I also use it for my hair and shaving
You’re such a sweetheart! Thank you, Stephanie!
I love a good Pasta Salad! Happy Monday to you, too!
I seriously adore coconut oil now! You must try some, April. I can’t wait to check out your spicy pumpkin bundt cake… it sounds wonderful!
Thank you, Miz Helen! Mexican Bread Pudding!!!! WOW!
Thanks, Lynn! Yes, I definitely think it adds something wonderful to the granola!
Since I stopped posting recipes on a regular basis, I hadn’t been over here. (Bad bloggy friend!) That means I hadn’t seen your new design – and I love it! It looks super professional, but it’s still definitely YOU.
Wow, thanks for the feature. I also love making homemade granola. Thanks for hosting everyweek!
I love homemade granola. I’ve made a coconut ginger version with coconut oil, it tastes so fantastic! Thanks for hosting this link party!
Hi Rachel
Thanks for hosting and letting me share my recipe! I just started using coconut oil, your granola will be a great recipe to try. Love your blog!
Feel free to share your granola recipe on my link up party “Munchin on Mondays”
Thank you!
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I love making my own granola. I will be trying this one, looks delicious!
That photo is to die for!
I’m with you in loving granola, but not so much the vegetable oil in it. I usually use grapeseed because it has no taste, but I am also a huge fan of coconut oil. Except that oddly I still haven’t bought any. It’s beyond awesome. I may have to test your recipe out and see how it compares to what I usually make. Fall’s coming – that’s granola weather in our house!
PS Your site took forEVER to load today. Not sure if it’s just me or not, but fyi
I have been blog hopping today and this is the 4th blog I have seen with a recipe using Coconut oil. I have never used it before but I definitely will now. I love granola and this recipe sounds delish! Thank you for sharing, I love your blog!
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It looks very good ….
I’m not sure I find coconut oil in Italy.
What can I use in alternative?
I made this and……I gotta admit…………I AM IN LOVE!!! Best recipe of all time.