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Got a hankering for a trip to some exotic, tropical destination, you know, where the water's so clear and blue you can see smack dab to the bottom and where palm trees gently sway and dance in the balmy breezes? I'm with you, for sure! But I have the feeling that, for now, this South Seas Coconut Granola is about as close as I'm going to get when it comes to alluring, southern hemisphere destinations!
It is quite delicious though and loaded with all sorts of fun tropical-inspired ingredients; dried bananas, pineapple and mango along with macadamia nuts and a double punch of coconut - coconut extract combined with the liquid ingredients and shredded coconut added to the oat mixture.
South Seas Coconut Granola
Ingredients:
2¾ cups rolled oats, old fashioned
2-3 ounces roughly chopped macadamia nuts
½ cup sesame seeds
¼ cup flax seeds
½ cup sunflower seeds
½ cup shredded coconut
6 tablespoons pure maple syrup
6 tablespoons brown sugar
¼ cup canola oil
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 teaspoons coconut extract
1cup dried bananas
½ cup dried pineapple,
½ cup dried mango
Directions:
1. Combine oats, macadamia nuts, seeds and coconut in a large bowl. In a medium size bowl combine maple syrup, brown sugar, oil, salt along with vanilla and coconut extracts. Stir well until most of the brown sugar is dissolved.
2. Pour liquid mixture over dry ingredients and stir until well combined. Spray large baking sheet lightly with cooking spray. Spread mixture our evenly onto pan and pat with the back of a spoon.
3. Bake at 225 degrees F for 1 hour and 15 minutes or until golden brown. Stir gently, just to loosen mixture from pan. Allow to cool then add dried fruit if using immediately. If making ahead of time, keep dried fruit separate from granola until just before serving as the moisture in the fruit can cause the granola to loose it's "crunch". Store in an airtight container or freeze.
Adapted from Bon Appetit
www.you-made-that.com says
I love this recipe and all the coconut flavor with the tropical fruits. The way you have it presented is just the way I like it too.
lena says
i've made few batches too and dried mangoes and pineapples are tasty addition!
France@beyondthepeel says
A tried and true granola recipe is quintessential in every pantry! I love the tropical twist on this one.
Wendy Wofford-Garcia says
Yum...I love dried pineapple! What a fantastic spin on granola...I've made my own, but it never comes out as pretty as this. I think I need to try this granola recipe!!
Pam says
Bookmarked! I love coconut anything and this granola is calling my name.
Dining Alone says
I just love all of your photos! Your blog always makes me hungry 🙂
Pachecopatty says
I like everything about your tropical granola, especially the way you're serving it -all layered up with yogurt and fresh berries, on yum- the deliciousness of it all;-)
Claire @ Claire K Creations says
I wouldn't mind receiving a little jar of this Chris. Yum! My friend just told me a little trick that I've found brilliant. Instead of oil or sugar I use a bit of apple juice. It gives it a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness with no fat.
Susan says
You had me at coconut, but adding in all these wonderful flavors and mixing it with fresh berries & yogurt - Oh my!
Inside a British Mum's Kitchen says
Not only a great way to start the day but also a fabulous snack!
mary x
Sue/the view from great island says
I make a lot of granola, but this is a new version for me. I have to get some coconut extract, that sounds amazing. Your little jars are so cute!
The Mom Chef says
I used to eat a lot more granola than I do now, but I've never had a South Seas version. Looking on your ingredient list, I'm wondering why. Wow, I can smell the tropics already. It's joining my 'to-make' list.
Kim says
I lovvvveeee granola... I eat some pretty much 3-4 times a week with some yogourt and fresh fruits! This version, with all the tropical flavors, I really like it and I think I'm going to dry some fruits just to prepare some!
Sandra says
I usually have my granola with a little warmed soy milk. After making this recipe and serving it the same way I will surely be on my way to the tropics. Hope your weekend was fun.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Oh my! I love granola, no I really love it! Your South Seas Coconut Granola sounds amazing! I didn't know you could freeze granola! That may help me from my addiction! Nah, probably not, I'll just eat it frozen! 🙂 My next batch of granola will be yours and that should be this upcoming weekend! I can't wait!!
Lenia says
I love home made granola.I recently posted one.Yours looks fantastic,sounds tasty and exotic!I will try it!Have a lovely day,dear Chris!
Patti says
I have my own recipe for granola and have been making it for years. BUT I am definitely going to try yours. It sounds completely divine...even better than mine. How can you go wrong with coconut and pineapple? They make any and all things fabulous!!
Thanks for sharing!!
Ginny says
I love the way you are serving this, it is beautiful and a whole breakfast in itself. When I was in my twenties, I used to make granola, but nothing like this, I can smell the coconut now. This would be good with my favorite coffee, Island Coconut.
Hovkonditorn says
Your granola looks delicious! I make also my own, because you can choose your favorite ingredients and use less sugar than in store bought granola!