Best 2 Ginger Coconut Granola Recipes

If you're looking for an exotic twist to your classic granola, then this coconut ginger granola recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Made with fresh ginger and flakes of sweet coconut, this granola is a perfect blend of flavors and textures. The perfect start to your day, this granola is a wholesome and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed with milk, yogurt, or as a topping for oatmeal.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

COCO-NUTTY GRANOLA

Coco-Nutty Granola image

I was looking for an affordable way to make delicious, healthy granola. I like the complex flavors, including the mix of molasses and Mexican vanilla. It goes great with milk, yogurt, as an ice cream topping, or just by itself! Enjoy!

Provided by ArdyVardy

Categories Breakfast and Brunch Cereals Granola Recipes

Time 33m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup shredded coconut
½ cup crushed pecans
½ cup Spanish Marcona almonds
1 ½ tablespoons flaky sea salt (such as Maldon®)
1 tablespoon flax seeds
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground paprika
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ cup coconut oil
2 tablespoons coconut oil
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon molasses
1 teaspoon Mexican vanilla extract

Steps:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Combine oats, coconut, pecans, almonds, sea salt, flax seeds, cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika, and ginger in a large bowl. Spread evenly on the lined baked sheet.
Stir 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons coconut oil, 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons brown sugar, honey, molasses, and vanilla extract together in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes. Pour over oat mixture and mix with a spoon until evenly coated.
Bake in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until granola is evenly browned, about 20 minutes. Cool completely before storing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180.5 calories, Carbohydrate 15.9 g, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 413.3 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

HOMEMADE GRANOLA WITH GINGER

Homemade Granola with Ginger image

This delicious homemade granola has loads of nuts for protein and is made with maple syrup.

Provided by Jennifer Rash

Time 2h20m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups rolled oats
2 cups quick-cooking oats
¼ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup chopped almonds
¼ cup pepitas
½ cup maple syrup
¼ cup coconut oil, melted
¼ cup chopped crystallized ginger
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Mix rolled and quick-cooking oats, pecans, walnuts, almonds, and pepitas together and spread out on a sheet pan.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 225 degrees F (110 degrees C).
Mix maple syrup, coconut oil, crystallized ginger, turmeric, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, cardamom, and pepper together in a smaller bowl and pour over the oats and nuts. Mix thoroughly, then pour mixture back onto the baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes. Turn oven off and leave granola in for 1 hour.
Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.7 calories, Carbohydrate 23.2 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 112.6 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients. Fresh ginger and coconut will give your granola the best flavor.
Toast the oats before baking. This will help them to crisp up and give the granola a more nutty flavor.
Don't overcook the granola. It should be golden brown, but not too dark.
Let the granola cool completely before storing it. This will help it to keep its crunch.
Store the granola in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. It will last for up to 2 weeks.

Conclusion:

Ginger coconut granola is a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. It's easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its sweet and spicy flavor, this granola is sure to become a family favorite.