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January 19, 2021 21 Comments

Easy Coconut Oil Granola

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This coconut oil granola is so addictive and makes the perfect granola clusters! Sprinkle on chocolate chips & dried fruit and/or coconut flakes after baking, and it’s hard to stop eating. 

This coconut oil granola has been in my family for years and over time, we’ve customized the recipe with our favorite mix-ins and figured out a couple of tricks to help the granola stay in big, crunchy clusters. 

Here’s what you do:

Mix the oats, cinnamon, and salt, and then add the nuts and stir together. The base of the granola has oats, honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, and nuts.

For the nuts, I use a combination of whatever I have on hand, which usually includes almonds, walnuts, pecans, and Brazil nuts. Cashews and pumpkin seeds are great, too.

Then, spread the oat mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy clean-up, and pop it in the oven.

How to Make Perfect Granola Clusters

To help the granola cluster together, I use a little trick. When the granola comes out of the oven, I press it down with the back of a spatula to help it form clusters. 

Then, I let it cool completely before breaking it into large pieces. It’s hard to wait, but it’s worth it!

The Best Granola Mix-Ins

Once the granola is completely cooled, it’s time to add all of the extra yummy mix-ins! The best thing about this sort-of kitchen sink granola is that you can toss in just about any type of nuts and mix-ins you want.

Dried Fruit and Coconut: I like to add raisins, dried cranberries, and unsweetened coconut chips.

Chocolate Chips: I love dark or semisweet chocolate chips. Around the holidays, I’ll sometimes add white chocolate chips. Peanut butter chips would be great, too!

I usually make a double batch so there’s some for our family and extra to give away. I love giving kitchen sink granola as a gift around the holidays to friends in a clear bag or mason jar with a cute, festive ribbon. 

If you try this coconut oil granola recipe, let me know in a comment or take a photo and tag me @livbane on Instagram– I’d love to see!

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5 from 3 votes

Easy Coconut Oil Granola

This coconut oil granola is so addictive and makes the perfect granola clusters!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 210kcal
Author: Liv

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (can sub olive oil)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 cup nuts (I use a mix of walnuts, almonds, pecans, cashews, etc.)
  • 3/4 cup total other mix-ins to add after baking: raisins, dried cranberries, other dried fruit, unsweetened coconut chips or flakes, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, etc.) (add up to 1 cup if desired)

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine oats, cinnamon, and salt. Add oil and honey to the oats, measuring out oil first so honey doesn't stick to measuring cup. Add nuts and stir until oats are coated with the liquid mixture.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour oat and nut mixture onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake at 325 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until starting to lightly brown, stirring once during baking. Remove from oven and immediately press down with a spatula to help clusters form.
  • Let granola cool completely before breaking up or moving it from the baking sheet. Once cool, add dried fruit, coconut chips or flakes, and/or chocolate chips. Break into large clusters.
  • Store in airtight container for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to several months.

Notes

Things I used: this fabulous blue baking sheet 
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate and was calculated with 1/4 cup each dark chocolate chips, raisins, and unsweetened dried cranberries.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 13g

Another granola recipe you may love: this double peanut butter granola

Recipe originally published in 2016; updated in 2021.

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Comments

  1. Ellen @ My Uncommon Everyday says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:49 am

    Homemade granola is the best, and I love all those big clusters! Some of the first things I learned to make are stuffed shells, omelets, fluffy pancakes, and shrimp scampi. A pretty random mix 😀

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  2. Hilary says

    August 4, 2016 at 9:05 am

    I love making granola! It’s my boyfriends favorite so I love surprising him with a batch of homemade granola! I can’t wait to try your method out he is a huge fan of big chunk granola!

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  3. Carol Eiseman says

    August 4, 2016 at 1:17 pm

    Wish I had some right now.

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    • Liv says

      August 6, 2016 at 11:21 am

      This is the granola I made for you while I stayed at your house earlier this summer! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Julia @ Drops of Jules says

    August 4, 2016 at 2:52 pm

    This what we enjoy on Fridays, but with the savory ingredients in our fridge! We end up making big sandwiches and I love it! It’s the chance to concoct new flavor combos, and I love it. I’m totally into this idea of throwing it into granola just like trail mix!

    Reply
  5. Hayley@healthyregardshayley says

    August 4, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    I love your chunky granola tips!

    Reply
  6. kerri mcgrail says

    August 16, 2016 at 10:05 am

    Woah this looks so crispy & delicious! I love when granola is super chunky! I am horrible at portion control with granola- I’m a 9 or 10 handful gal like you lol! I love big dark chocolate chunks and dried cherries in my granola!

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    • Liv says

      August 16, 2016 at 6:17 pm

      Dark chocolate chunks are my weakness!

      Reply
  7. Sophia says

    August 21, 2016 at 9:36 am

    I think this is my third (or maybe fourth…?) time making this granola! LOVE how it’s guilt free and not chock full of sugar. Thanks for another great recipe Liv!

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    • Liv says

      August 21, 2016 at 1:51 pm

      Wow, I”m so happy to hear that, Sophie! So glad you’re enjoying the granola!

      Reply
  8. Roxy says

    August 30, 2017 at 9:16 am

    Looks great! Going to try very soon!
    Question: on some of the comments they say they have it for breakfast…do you just “handfuls” or have it like a cereal breakfast with milk in a bowl? Just wondering????

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    • Liv says

      August 30, 2017 at 9:00 pm

      I like to eat it by the handful or sprinkle it on my yogurt versus eating it as cereal!

      Reply
  9. Byron Eiseman says

    March 12, 2019 at 3:38 pm

    We love granola. I will try to make this recipe.

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    • Liv says

      March 14, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      Hope you enjoy! This is the granola recipe I always bake for you 🙂

      Reply
  10. Misty says

    January 19, 2021 at 6:59 pm

    5 stars
    Just finished eating the whole batch!

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    • Liv says

      January 20, 2021 at 4:30 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this granola 😀

      Reply
  11. Lida Kieu says

    January 29, 2021 at 1:49 am

    5 stars
    A great home snack preparation idea. I will do it for the whole family to enjoy

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  12. Sara says

    July 28, 2021 at 10:32 pm

    5 stars
    Turned out great, I used pecans in mine and I really like it. I think I will have to try dark chocolate and cherries next.
    I also love that you have a “jump to recipe” button, I’ll definitely be back to your website for more recipes!

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    • Liv says

      August 6, 2021 at 8:21 am

      So glad you enjoyed the granola, Sara!! And YES I’m a huge fan of jump-to-recipe buttons myself!

      Reply
  13. Ettawils says

    November 21, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    Delicious thank you! I had a full cup of extras – chopped walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, dried cranberries, coconut flakes, choc chips, pumpkin seeds and sultanas. I’d lots of fiddly bits left in little bags so great way to use them all up but oh my goodness, it’s so good!

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    • Liv says

      December 23, 2021 at 7:35 pm

      Those sound like awesome additions. So glad you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Liv! I originally started blogging to share easy meals I made in my college dorm kitchen. Years later, as an attorney now, my goal is still to share delicious, approachable recipes with simple ingredients. You can most often find me running, eating ice cream, and making a mess in my kitchen. More...

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