Granola has always been a conundrum for me. Like, what is it exactly? It looks healthy but it’s usually so dang sweet, it may as well be a dessert. I’ve tried dozens of different store bought varieties. They always miss the mark. In fact, I almost gave up completely. Granola was just one of those things that wasn’t for me.
But, one day, I gave making my own a shot. Total. Game. Changer. It’s amazing! Now I can control what goes in it. I can control how sweet it is. So many things in life may seem out of my control, but I can control the amount of sugar in my granola!
I love experimenting with new different flavor combinations! This recipe is one of my absolute favorites. Mellow sweetness from coconut, combined with nuttiness of sesame oil, the zip of lime zest and spice from cinnamon just does it.
Here’s what you need:
Yes I am aware there are quite a few ingredients in this recipe but that is kind of the thing with granola. The more textures, the better. You can make great granola with just a handful of ingredients, but I get carried away. You could change it up use different grains and nuts and seeds than what I have, but keep the same ratio of dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
The good news is, once you’ve gathered all your ingredients, you’re only four easy steps away from a large batch of delicious granola that you will be feasting on for days!
How to make Triple Coconut and Sesame Granola:
First, dump all the grains, nuts, salt, cinnamon and lime zest and into a really big bowl.
If you are using a sweetener that is already in syrup form, you wouldn’t need to apply any heat. However this recipe calls for coconut palm sugar, which needs to be dissolved. Pour it into a small sauce pan with the honey and both sesame and coconut oil. Bring the syrup to a simmer just to dissolve the sugar.
Pour the syrup into the dry ingredients and mix until well coated.
Spread in an even layer on a large sheet pan or two small sheet pans.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, tossing halfway through. Let it cool completely, then add the dried fruits.
How to enjoy Triple Coconut and Sesame Granola:
Keep this delicious, crunchy granola stored in an airtight container for up to a month. Enjoy it over yogurt or as a cereal with milk. Sprinkle a handful over vanilla ice cream. Or, just enjoy it on its own as a yummy snack on the go or on the couch!
Other recipes to try:
- Crunchy Apple Pie Granola
- Cranberry Almond Breakfast Bars
- Blueberry, Lemon and Almond Baked Oatmeal
- Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal
Triple Coconut and Sesame Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups oats
- 1 1/2 cups puffed rice
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- 1 cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- 1/2 cup sesame seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 limes zested
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 4 tbsp coconut sugar
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Dried Fruit
- 1/2 cup dried pineapple
- 1/2 cup dried banana chips
Instructions
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Mix oats, rice, almonds, coconut, sesame seeds, cinnamon, salt and lime zest together in a large mixing bowl. In a small pan, add the honey, coconut sugar, coconut oil, sesame oil and heat on medium high until it becomes to a gentle boil and the sugar is dissolved. Immediately pour the hot syrup over the dry ingredients and use a large spoon or rubber spatula to mix until totally combined. Spread evenly on a large sheet pan and bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, stirring halfway through the baking process. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely then toss with the pineapple and banana. Store in an airtight container.
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