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Crunchy Maple Coconut Granola

Name: Crunchy Maple Coconut Granola
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil; 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup; 1 cup rolled oats; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 1/4 cup pepitas (pumpkin seeds); 1/4 cup almonds, chopped; 1/2 cup currants or raisins (unsweetened and no oil added); 1 tablespoon golden flax seeds (optional)

This maple coconut granola is inexpensive, simple to throw together, uses good ingredients, and is relatively low in oil and sugar.

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Super Crunchy Maple Coconut Granola

Erich and I don’t go a day without eating granola in our house. The downside is how darn expensive store-bought granola is. Finally, after a splurge on a few different types of granolas and a $40 bill, I realized it was about time we tried making our own.

This maple coconut granola is inexpensive, simple to throw together, uses good ingredients and is relatively low in oil and sugar. WIN! You can pair it with your go-to yogurt, nut milk or eat it by the handful each time you pass the fridge, like we do.

Real Food or Really Unhealthy?

Your mother’s old adage is so true… breakfast really is the most important meal of the day. It helps increase your energy and performance, gain focus, and even lose weight… but you probably already knew all that! What you might not know is how much sugar and unhealthy ingredients are added into many of your favorite “breakfast” foods, such as granola.

A common theme we found when searching for store-bought granola was that A LOT of the big name companies (the ones that you and your kids would typically gravitate to) use sneaky words to trick us (the consumers) into thinking that their products are healthy – when they’re FAR from it.

Instead, most were made with refined sugar, refined flour, hydrogenated fats, additives, preservatives, artificial colors and flavoring. Some of these ingredients, such as tartrazine, have even been linked to ADHA disorders. After taking a trip down the granola-filled aisle, we realized not only did we have to pay attention to the ingredients listed when choosing a better brekkie, we also had to consider the surplus of sugars.

This homemade granola is made with FfL-friendly, REAL food ingredients. It’s also far healthier than most commercial granolas because it uses half the amount of sugar and fat.

A great pre/post-workout snack

Headed for a long run or bike ride? A small serving (about 1/4 cup) of this granola makes a delicious pre/post-workout snack. The oats release a steady stream of carbs during your workout, so your energy levels will stay consistent.

Some ways to “reinvent” your leftover granola:

In yogurt parfaits with fresh berries
In a bowl with milk
On top of pancakes
A crunchy addition to any smoothie bowl
Over a small amount of ice cream or whipped cream
On top of cinnamon-baked pears