Honey Oat Granola with Coconut recipe uses simple and easy to find ingredients. It tastes delicious, can be made gluten free and is the perfect addition to a breakfast bowl.

Bowl of honey oat granola

Granola from the store can be delicious, but a lot of times it has a ton of added ingredients that aren’t necessary nor good for you.

While it takes some time, making your own granola can also be quick and easy.

This granola takes about 40 minutes to make plus some cooling time to create the perfect chunky granola.

Main Ingredients

  • Rolled Oats or Gluten Free Rolled Oats – The most important ingredient of the recipe and it must be old fashioned rolled oats. You cannot use quick oats as that will change the texture and result of the granola.
  • Honey – While you can also use maple syrup, I love the slight flavor the honey adds. It pairs perfectly with the coconut.
  • Shredded Coconut – Make sure to get unsweetened. Shredded or coconut flakes will work.
  • Coconut Oil – Necessary for binding the oats together with the other ingredients. It is also important for making the granola into extra big chunks.
Honey Oat Granola Ingredients measured out in bowls.

What are the health benefits of coconut?

One of the biggest benefits of coconuts is that they are full of antioxidants.

Also, coconuts are rich in potassium, magnesium and calcium, which can help strengthen bones and muscles.

Therefore, making this recipe a perfect addition to your post-workout meal.

Coconut Oil Substitutions

If you don’t like coconut oil, can’t have it or don’t have any on hand. These are my suggestions on what to swap it for.

Instead of coconut oil you could use regular butter, vegan-friendly butter or olive oil.

How to Make Honey Oat Granola with Coconut

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
  2. Add all of the rolled oats into a large mixing bowl
  3. If needed, melt the coconut oil (20-30 seconds in the microwave)
  4. Heat the honey for 15 seconds in the microwave
  5. While the coconut oil and honey are being heated (shouldn’t take long), add in the shredded coconut to the oats
  6. Add in both the honey and coconut oil
  7. Mix until fully combined
  8. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper
  9. Spread the granola mixture into an even layer and flatten with a greased spatula
  10. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, rotating halfway through (Do NOT move around the granola while baking, this will help form the perfect chunks)
  11. Remove from the oven to cool for 1-2 hours
  12. Once completely cooled, break into chunks and enjoy!
Ingredients in a large, glass mixing bowl
Add all prepared and measured out ingredients to a mixing bowl
Making honey oat granola
Spread into an even layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Baked honey oat granola
Bake and let cool completely
Honey Oat Granola Chunks
Break into chunks and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best rolled oats to use?

Some of my go-to brands for rolled oats are Bob’s Red Mill, Quaker Oats or the Whole Food’s Brand. Bob’s Red Mill also has a great gluten free option!

Can I swap honey for other alternative sweeteners?

Yes! You can swap the honey for maple or date syrup at a 1:1 ratio.

What is a greased spatula?

I like to spray coconut oil or olive oil spray on my spatula so that I can easy flatten the granola mixture into an even layer. Otherwise, it will stick or if you use your hand you’ll likely have a bunch coming off the tray.

How do I know the granola is done baking?

The granola is down baking when the edges are golden and the middle is fully baked through. The edges will most likely be slightly darker than the center.

What is the best way to store the granola for the week?

Store in a Ziploc bag for the week and enjoy!

Honey Oat Granola chunks in a bowl.
Honey Oat Granola in a bowl

Honey Oat Granola with Coconut

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
cooling time: 1 hour
Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Honey Oat Granola with Coconut recipe uses simple and easy to find ingredients. It tastes delicious, can be made gluten free and is the perfect addition to a breakfast bowl.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1.5 cups rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup coconut flakes, unsweetened
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

Equipment

  • food processer optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
  • Add all of the rolled oats into a large mixing bowl
  • If needed, melt the coconut oil (20-30 seconds in the microwave)
  • Heat the honey for 15 seconds in the microwave
  • While the coconut oil and honey are being heated (shouldn't take long), add in the shredded coconut to the oats
  • Add in both the honey and coconut oil
  • Mix until fully combined
  • Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Spread the granola mixture into an even layer and flatten with a greased spatula
  • Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, rotating halfway through (Do NOT move around the granola while baking, this will help form the perfect chunks)
  • Remove from the oven to cool for ~2 hours
  • Once completely cooled, break into chunks and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal
Author: Jess Selensky
Course: Breakfast, brunch, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keywords: crunchy granola, easy breakfast recipe, easy granola, granola bowl, granola cereal, granola recipe, healthy granola, healthy granola recipe, honey oat granola, no bowl recipe

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