Super Chunky Coconut Granola

This is the best granola recipe I think I’ve ever made! I’ve made it for years and years, and have had others ask for the recipe too! I break it down quite a bit, but it stays nice and crunchy in mason jars for around a month (it never lasts that long though!). My favorite dried fruit to put in it is blueberries.

This granola is perfection! Just the right amount of sweetness, crunchiness and flavor. Do not skip the bit of sea salt- it really elevates this to a whole new level! I used dried cranberries for the fruit option, but will experiment with others soon. DELICIOUS!!

I forgot to mention in my previous comment that I also added ginger powder, cinnamon and nutmeg for a bit of spice. This may be why I need a bit more sugar to up the sweetness?

I made this last night while watching the Olympics and it turned out great! I subbed 1/4 chopped raw cashews for half of the raw almonds (as I only had a small amount almonds and also wanted to use some cashews). I also used the 1/2 cup chopped pecans. I also used chopped dried mango for my dried fruit. It was a little difficult to figure out how to add the fruit at the end without stirring the granola so I could end up with big chunks. But I just decided to sprinkle it on top and mash it in with a wooden spoon, which worked fine. (Any ideas on this for the next time we are welcome.) If I was to make this again, I would probably add more maple syrup or more coconut sugar so it would be a little sweeter. My oven tends to run hot so I ended up turning it down to 300 F toward the end, and baking for less time. It still turned out a bit more baked than I would like so I would probably reduce the temperature from the beginning when I make this again.

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Best granola recipe ever, haven’t used shop/store granola in years.

Do yourself a favour and make this, it won’t disappoint.

So delicious–chunky, crunchy, and the perfect hint of sweet. I’ve tried a handful of granola recipes, but so far, this is my favorite. The only problem is that I can’t stop snacking on it, ha. I’ll def be baking up another batch soon.

This is the best granola recipe I have ever found. Sometimes I reduce the syrup a little or use honey. Sometimes I swap out the nuts. Always good. Thank you.

Crunchy, toasty, and satisfying!

I absolutely love this recipe and have been making it for years! My family and friends always hope they will be the recipient of this granola. I follow the recipe verbatim but when it comes out of the oven, I sprinkle a small amount (less than a 1/4 cup) of dark chocolate chips over the cooling granola. These melt slightly and clump together with the chunks. Last night while making a double batch for friends, on a whim I added some freeze-dried blueberries. Divine!
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OMG!!! as soon as i smelled it cooking, i knew it was going to be amazing, and when i took it out and let it cool, i went to pick up an piece and i was immediately in love without tasting it yet, it was gooey and crunchy and held together amazing. Buuuuut when i tasted it, the look on my face must’ve been pure ecstasy, INSANELY delicious. How can something so healthy be this delicious! the store bought never tasted anything close to this good. I believe i waited a long time to make it because i was waiting for your recipe. Thank you so much!

I made this using honey instead of maple syrup and WOW. I’m not even a huge coconut fan (my partner is) but this may have made me realize I do in fact love coconut. Amazing. Thank you!!

It’s super easy and super yummy! Love this!
Question: how to avoid burning from the sides and not cooked well from inside? I keep having this problem every time. I lowered the oven temperature too but still the edges get browned first and fast!

Such a perfectly easy & delicious recipe that I change every time in small ways – add pumpkin or sunflower seeds, swap half the syrup for honey, bulk up the oats a tad…

Thank you for this granola – it’s truly the best and BLOWS AWAY any we used to buy in the store!!☺️

Love this recipe so much! I’ve made it many times using whatever nuts I have leftover and adding dried blueberries or cranberries. I also use honey in place of the maple syrup for a milder taste and it comes out great. I love how simple it is to throw together and it always comes out the perfect chunky, crunchy texture. Thanks so much for the great recipe!

Just making this recipe for the 50th time 😂 I really love the granola that comes with the activia cup thingies so I basically made this recipe and swapped coconut for pepitas and added dried cranberries instead of dried blueberries. Sooooo yummy!!!

I have made this granola recipe at least 20 times and everytime it’s perfect. I will say I’ve used different ovens and sometimes the bake time varies a bit but overall the ratio of ingredients and taste of the granola is so delicious. I personally love it with dried cranberries but it’s also great without any dried fruit.

I made chai one few weeks ago. It was super good, so, I tried this one.
Wow, this is also excellent! I added blueberries as you recommended:)
I love super chunky granolas. Hope you create another flavor versons?
Mahalo＼(^o^)／

This is the MOST amazing granola recipe! It is my “go-to” and I have made it so many times that I have memorized it. It is delicious with any kind of dry fruit and yes – blueberries are outstanding! Give it a try! It’s a game changer in the granola world.

This is super good and super easy! Most granola isn’t sweet enough for me, so I appreciate the sweetness in this recipe which I didn’t feel the need to augment. And the coconut flavor is subtle but lovely. I used sweetened dried pineapple instead of the dried blueberries for a more tropical vibe. Next time, I’ll leave it in a little longer so the middle parts will get as crisp as the edges. Easiest granola ever, and perhaps the best I’ve ever made. 5 stars!

This is my go to granola recipe. I omit the coconut sugar and it is still sweet enough. Love it!

Thank you for a delicious, basic granola recipe! My mom made her nine kids LOTS of granola, so I feel like a kid again enjoying this with a banana and homemade almond milk. Just don’t tell mom I like your granola better. ;) The only change I made was adding about 1/4 cup of nut pulp because I’m constantly looking for ways to use that up!

I’ve been making this recipe for years and love it! I always make a double batch because we eat it so fast. I also add 3 tablespoons of turmeric, double the vanilla, and add hemp hearts, pumpkin seeds, and sunflower seeds in place of the fruit and almonds.

Sooooo delicious! I love this flavor combination, subtle coconut flavor and that it’s gluten free.

Just made this granola! Substituted pecans for walnuts and added sunflower seeds. Tasty! Thanks so much for this recipe!

Delicious! Best granola I ever made…thanks for this recipe!

This is my go-to granola recipe! My friends are so impressed that I make my own granola, but it’s so easy – thanks to this simple and yummy recipe!

Loved this granola recipe! Made is as directed substituting only coconut sugar for 2 tsp regular brown sugar since that’s what I had on hand. The large flaked coconut made it extra special! Thank you for sharing another great recipe :)

This was DELICIOUS! And, bonus, it made the whole house smell good :) I followed the recipe except I didn’t have coconut sugar so I left it out, but it still tasted sweet and toasty. I love the flavor of the coconut (not too strong) with all the roasted nuts. I’ve eaten it plain as a snack and with coconut milk for breakfast. I think I will add some cinnamon and a pinch of cardamom to my next batch. Thanks so much for such a lovely straightforward recipe!

Loved this recipe! The result is a super tasty, crunchy granola! My substitutions included avocado oil (I don’t love coconut oil) and brown sugar for coconut sugar as I didn’t have any. Otherwise I made the recipe as is. I have been in search of a crunchy granola and this is the best I’ve tried so far!!

This was so easy to make and very yummy! We love the coconut crunchiness!

Make a batch of this most weeks with a small tweak reducing the sugar for my diabetic partner but we both still love it. It will always be in my recipe collection.

Just made this today – so delicious!! I loved it. Perfectly crunchy. didn’t have pecans so used pumpkin seeds instead, and didn’t dried fruit on hand. Still came out great! Will definitely be making this one again.

Finally Some Tasty and Clustery Granola! I’v been looking for a recipe that can actually make clustery granola because all the other ones I’v tried have tasted good but lacked a good crunch.

This is a great starter granola recipe — you can add to it or change out the nuts and it still tastes great. This is in my regular rotation of granola recipes that I make every week. One time I was out of almonds so I used macadamia nuts and hazelnuts and it was just as good. I also throw in some ground flax seed for some protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids. Sometimes I will also add dried cranberries and golden raisins. Other times I will top it with freeze-dried raspberries or strawberries. So yummy, and one of my top 5 favorites!

I have been making this granola for over 3 yrs now and just love it. I double the recipe each time and skip the sugar I also make many other of your great recipes. Txs

Very tasty, too sweet for me so next time with less maple syrup but apart from that delicious

I make this at least once a week, usually a double batch. I play fast and loose with the various ingredients now, but still follow the recipe to a tee sometimes, and it’s always amazing.

My favourite combo is a bit more coconut, more pecans and no almonds, and crunched up dried banana.

Oh, SO good!

Wow. Success! This recipe is simple and delicious! I’ve tried other recipes where a higher oven temp was listed and I ended up with burned granola. But the temp and time here are just right. The flavor of this granola is outstanding! No more spending a fortune on mediocre store-bought granola. I’m so glad I made this! I’d almost given up hope.

I had to post a review since I’ve been making this for 2 years! Crunchy, flavorful , wonderful. I always double it to make 2 sheets. I add 1 c pepitas and 1t cinnamon and follow it exactly. Thanks so much for a great recipe.

The absolute best granola recipe ever! I made it in large batches last year as Christmas gifts and it was a big hit. Been making it often since. I follow the recipe exactly and it comes out perfect every time. Thank you so much!

Just made my first batch!! So delicious! I added in apricots and raisins and subbed walnuts for the pecans. I will definitely be making this again!

this is a favorite at my house. Whenever I make it I make a quadruple recipe. we eat it so fast that having tons of it around is not a big deal at all. This year I actually made it and gave it to all of my neighbors for Christmas as well instead of cookies

I’ve made this granola time and time again! In fact this is the granola I make in huge batches, like yesterday 3x batch, and then give out to friends and family for Christmas. Everyone loves it! It’s great for snacking as is, but I love it with a little yogurt and fresh fruit for a healthy breakfast.

I always double up the coconut flakes because I’m a huge coconut fan, and I’ve always made it with almonds and pumpkin seeds rather than pecans- only because I didn’t have pecans the first time I did it and I haven’t looked back since haha. Thank you for this simple and effective recipe!!

Have made this twice now and WARNING…..this is Soooooo Addictive. Making it for Christmas presents in large jars, the smell in my kitchennis Devine….🎅🥰🎅🥰

Just lovely. Only changes: Baked 17 minutes and did 1/4 Cup syrup. First 2 batches according to recipe came out a bit too sweet and slightly burned. Thank you for wonderful recipe! Enjoying for myself and making gifts for family.

I made this recipe and I really love it. It has just the right amount of sweetness. I’m giving it to neighbors and friends for Christmas. Thank you for posting it!

I made this yesterday and my husband took one bite and said “you are going to make more of this, aren’t you?” After about the 5th trip to the kitchen to grab another bite or two he said “you saved the recipe, didn’t you?” We have enjoyed many granola recipes from this blog but I’ve never gotten this kind of feedback! I omitted the coconut sugar as I expected it to be plenty sweet from the maple syrup. I’ve been requested to make a double batch exactly the same. Thanks for another winner kids, you make me look like a superstar in the kitchen.

This granola is AMAZING! I made it exactly as the recipe stated, and it was so simple to make, created the perfect chunks, and has become a household staple. I’ll definitely be trying this again with some new combinations suggested by some other commenters :) Highly recommend!

This is quite simply the best granola I’ve ever had or made! The flavors are incredible and I love how simple and easy this recipe is — both the ingredients and the prep / cooking strategy are so much more simple than a lot of other granola recipes I’ve tried. It comes out perfect every time – in my oven I typically have to bake for 25 minutes just as the directions state. Can’t recommend enough!

This granola is wonderful! However, I think the cooking time might be wrong. After 20 minutes in the oven, all my granola burned (an unfortunate waste of ingredients) . I would say stick it in for 10-15 mins, and check after 10 mins!!

Amazing!! I love this recipe. Quick, simple and delicious. My daughter and I whipped it up tonight and look forward to enjoying it over the next week, or two. Not sure how long it will last. :)

What a treat! I wish I could give this recipe more starts… I couldn’t stop eating it! I did replace the almonds with macadamia nuts and it did bake in my oven in under 20 min.

Delicious! I’ve tried at least 4 different granola recipes across the last few weeks from multiple different blogs, and this one is definitely my favorite. Chunky, and just the right amount of sweet (after reading some other reviews, I did not add the coconut sugar at all). I also added the nuts I had on hand (almonds, hazelnuts) as well as some uncooked quinoa. It was really yummy! The granola cooks up into a giant caramelized sheet, and I love breaking it up into cookie-sized pieces after :) Thanks for a great recipe!

I made 2 double batches of this yesterday and it turned out very good. I used safflower oil since I had it out , and added some chia, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, and a few walnuts along with everything else. I am keeping this recipe!

I made this today, truthfully, because I wanted granola and this had so few, but some of my favorite, ingredients! It’s so flavorful and crunchy, I will definitely make it again! I had never bought dried blueberries before and they are awesome! I try not to use any oil, but I did use 2 T of the coconut oil in this recipe, has anyone tried it with just syrup and vanilla?

Thanks for a delicious new and easy granola recipe!!

Have made this a couple of times, so it must be good:-) I’ve used hazelnuts and almonds ’cause that’s what I’ve had on hand. Have also subbed raisins and dried cranberries. It’s all good – by the handful, sprinkled on some yogurt or with milk! Thanks for the simple hints to keep the granola chunky.

Absolutely delicious! I didn’t have coconut sugar so I used regular white sugar and added a 1/2 tsp of coconut extract. For the fruit I used dehydrated pineapple rings which I cut into pieces. The granola tasted like a pina colada! Will most definitely make again. Thank you for a wonderful recipe.

I have made this a million times and I gift it to people often as a thank you for various reasons. Everyone asks for the recipe. My favourite way to enjoy it is with lemon yoghurt and fresh raspberries or blueberries. It is ridiculously delicious. THANK YOU!!!

I have made this So many times and always people ask for the recipe. I Have tried others recipes but always come back to this one. Only thing I change is putting less maple syrup because we found it on the sweet side. Thanks for the perfect granola recipe.

Love this recipe. I used dried cranberries and replaced the maple syrup with honey. PERFECT! Great on oatmeal, as cereal on its own, on ice cream, replacement for candy!

Today I added my usual extras -pumpkin seeds, chia seeds, hemp hearts and cinnamon….but I also tried adding chopped Brazil nuts and hazel nuts!! amazing. This recipe is the best and so easy to switch things up and add more ingredients while still keeping the “minimalist baker” granola flavour 😋💓

Just stopping by because I’m here making the granola….again….for the 5th time now in two weeks. This stuff is like heroin 😂

in response to the comment below mine, I make it with shredded coconut since I don’t have the kind in your recipe and it comes out great everytime! 😋

This is by far my favorite and most used granola recipe! I always double it and add dried mango and raisins as the dried fruit. I also use agave instead of maple syrup but I have tried both and they work interchangeably in my opinion!
Definitely a favorite of my family and friends as well :) Thanks!

Love this recipe I substituted leftover coconut macaroons for the coconut turned out great! Just broke them up and added them in! Makes it sweet but I love it, adds a kinda chewy note to it!

I have made this recipe several times and LOVE it. I haven’t added coconut sugar every time and it still is perfectly sweet. Ran out of vanilla extract, but added a few shakes of cinnamon + nutmeg with great success! This is the only granola recipe I’ve found that actually produces perfect *clusters*, so definitely follow the recipe as directed. Also, I don’t usually have pecans so I usually use walnuts instead. This never lasts long in our house! So good!

I love this recipe and make it all the time! I think it is the best one out there. I sometimes used sweetened coconut flakes if that is all I have on hand. It doesn’t make it too sweet.

I love the ingredients and was happy to find organic coconut flakes at TJ’s.
Wanted to use up pecans so I doubled them and left out the almonds.
Subbed the coconut sugar with palm sugar I had on hand. I’ve been perfecting my dried blueberry and ginger scones so had the dried blueberries on hand. Also added some pumpkin seeds for good measure.

Very tasty and sweet results!

Another great weekend recipe! I made this and added some chia seeds, flax seeds and pumpkin seeds. It was an instant hit with the kids, I’m so glad I made a double batch in my first time!

This has been my go-to recipe for the last 2 years and I can’t get enough of it. Some modifications I make–I don’t add the coconut sugar (I find it to be sweet enough with just the maple syrup) and I omit the coconut flakes. I usually make mine plain and eat it with yogurt and berries, but I have gifted it to friends and family and have made variations with dried wild blueberries and dark chocolate chunks. Everyone says it’s the best granola they’ve ever had. Thanks Dana for the great recipe!

Made this today and man oh man it’s my new favorite! I did in fact make a few changes though…I cut down the oil to 2 tablespoons and instead of just using maple syrup I used hickory syrup as well, it makes it a little more “smoky” in my opinion. As well as I added some chopped dates to the mixture before I put it in the oven (it sort of caramelizes them and adds a lil bit of sweetness). HIGHLY Recommended !

I cut the coconut oil from 3 tablespoons to 2, and it was great that way. I might keep experimenting to see how low on fat/oil it can go! I also skipped the coconut sugar and still found the granola to be sweet. My mix included walnuts and cashews, plus powdered ginger and cardamom. After baking, I added dried currants and freeze-dried raspberries. Very yummy!

Forget about Lucky Charms, this stuff is “magically delicious”! Thank you!!

I think this is my favorite granola! I used cane sugar, and walnuts instead of pecans. I added dried apricots, which I diced into small pieces. I made it Friday and it is already gone!

I made this and loved it! the best granola ever! added cinnamon as well and used walnuts instead of pecans!

My Absolute Favorite Granola
It’s my breakfast go too every day Yummy😋
I make double quantity always,adding Assorted Nuts and Seed and change Dried Fruits.
A Fabulous pick me up during the day.
Gift Bags of Granola have been given and enjoyed 🤗
Thankyou Minimalist Baker.