Now, on to snacks.
I've made granola a few times. The first, I was less than impressed. But I've grown! I think this is the best batch yet. Perfectly sweet and crunchy, wholesome and satiating. This round has a new coconutty flavor profile that is addicting. I have a jar of coconut butter in my pantry leftover from making Christmas chocolate bark from scratch, and I've never really known what else to do with it. I don't think people normally have coconut butter on their shopping list, it's a bit expensive and maybe intimidating. But I stumbled across a granola recipe using coconut butter and was so excited. So I took that idea and consulted with one of my favorite vegan blogger sites, and created my own little mashup. IT'S GOOD. The coconut butter adds a decadent element that haven't quite encountered in previous recipes so it's always fun to switch things up a bit!
Ingredients
- 2 Cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats (or Gluten-Free Oats)
- 1 Cup Walnuts
- 1 Cup Pecans
- 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds
- 1/2 Cup Unsweetened Shredded Coconut
- 3 Tbsp Ground Flaxseed
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Butter
- 3 Tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1/4 Cup Maple Syrup
- 1/4 Raw Honey
- 1/2 Cup Dates, chopped
Directions
- Mix all dry ingredients in a large bowl
- Combine all wet ingredients in a saucepan over low heat until melted
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees
- Stir the wet mixture and pour over the dry ingredients, using a spatula to thoroughly combine
- Carefully spread the granola across a large baking sheet, in one even layer
- Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and gently stir mixture
- Bake for another 10 minutes, remove from oven and gently stir
- Again, bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and gently stir.
- Increase the oven temp to 340 degrees, then put the baking sheet back in for 5-10 minutes, stirring every two minutes until you've reached a deep golden color.
- Allow to cool on baking sheet, untouched, for 1 hour in order to achieve crunchiness!
- Once the hour has passed, add the chopped dates and stir the granola again.
I keep mine in an airtight container in my cabinet, usually for 2 weeks if it hasn't all been consumed by then.
Enjoy the last weekend before April!
Enjoy the last weekend before April!
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