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August 4, 2016 14 Comments

Coconut Oil Kitchen Sink Granola

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Do you have any of those recipes that your family has made for as long as you can remember? For my family, this kitchen sink granola is one of those. A few of the first few things I learned how to make and made on a regular basis were whole-wheat blueberry muffins, just about any kind of pasta (although baked ziti and lasagna were my favorites), whole-wheat banana bread, and this granola recipe.

I think the recipe originally came from a family friend, and over the years, we’ve customized it with my family’s favorite mix-ins and figured out a couple of tricks to help the granola stay in big, crunchy clusters.
Customize your kitchen sink granola with dried fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and more!The base of the granola has oats, honey, coconut oil, cinnamon, and nuts. For the nuts, I’ll use a combination of whatever we have on hand, which usually includes almonds, walnuts, pecans, and Brazil nuts. Mix those together, spread the oat mixture on a parchment-lined baking sheet for easy clean-up, and pop it in the oven.Customize your kitchen sink granola with dried fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and more!To help the granola cluster together, I use one 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, and then I let it completely cool before I break it up.Customize your kitchen sink granola with dried fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and more!Once the granola is completely cooled, it’s time to add all of the extra yummy mix-ins! The best thing about kitchen sink granola is that you can toss in just about any type of nuts and mix-ins you want. My favorites are raisins, dried cranberries, and recently, unsweetened coconut chips. You can also add dark or semisweet chocolate chips and around the holidays, I’ll sometimes add white chocolate chips.

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. In fact, I put a big bag in my snack food-loving grandpa’s stocking just about every Christmas!

Customize your kitchen sink granola with dried fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and more!I’ll warn you that this granola is seriously addictive and hard to stop eating, but the good thing is that it’s made with all real, natural ingredients and no refined sugar so you can feel good about eating it…until the 9th or 10th handful, at least. But I’m sure you’re much better at portion control than I am. πŸ˜‰Customize your kitchen sink granola with dried fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and more!If you try this coconut oil granola recipe, feel free to let me know in a comment or take a picture and tag me @livbane on Instagram. Hope you enjoy!

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Coconut Oil Kitchen Sink Granola

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 5 cups
Author: Liv

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon 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, & Brazil nuts)
  • 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.)

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 and then 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.

Pin for later:Customize your kitchen sink granola with dried fruit, chocolate chips, coconut flakes, and more!

So tell me…
What are your favorite granola mix-ins?
Do you keep making any recipes that your family’s made for years? What are some of the first things you learned how to cook?

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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 πŸ˜€

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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! πŸ™‚

      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!

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  5. Hayley@healthyregardshayley says

    August 4, 2016 at 7:49 pm

    I love your chunky granola tips!

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  6. kerri mcgrail says

    August 16, 2016 at 10:05 am

    Noah 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.

    Reply
    • Liv says

      March 14, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      Hope you enjoy! This is the granola recipe I always bake for you πŸ™‚

      Reply

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Hi, I’m Liv! I started blogging during my first semester of college to share healthy recipes that were easy enough to make in a dorm kitchen. Now in law school, my goal is still to share simple, delicious recipes that don't take too much time to whip up. You can most often find me running, eating ice cream, and making a mess in my kitchen. Read more...

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