This Crunchy Lemon Almond and Coconut Granola is pretty much my new favorite thing. With it’s perfectly toasted oats, light lemon flavor, crunchy almonds and chia seeds, plus a hint of coconut, it’s got a lot going for it!
And with the weather finally warming up, granola is definitely one of my pantry staples. I love munching on it for breakfast with a little Greek yogurt, bran flakes, and berries. But I also find myself reaching for a handful as a small snack and tossing it in my salad for a little added crunch.
But best of all, my little guy loves it. At two and half years old, he thinks a small bowl of milk with bran flakes and this crunchy granola is a treat.😂 A child after my own heart! And filling him up with whole oats, almonds, chia seeds, flaxseed, honey and a little coconut oil for breakfast goes a long way in making me feel good about his start to the day.
I know there are a lot of great store-bought options that are organic and made with simple ingredients, but this Crunchy Lemon Almond and Coconut Granola is a breeze to make from home and so much cheaper! The prep work took me 10 minutes at most, then it was just a matter of stirring every so often while it bakes. You can easily have this granola made and ready to eat in less than an hour, start to finish.
My only warning, it’s highly addicting!
Crunchy Lemon Almond and Coconut Granola | Lemons and Basil
This Crunchy Lemon Almond and Coconut Granola is a breeze to make and highly addicting! The perfect topping for yogurt, cereal, ice cream, salad, and more!
- 4 cups whole oats {certified gluten-free if needed}
- 1 cup almonds (sliced or coarsely chopped)
- ½ cup ground flaxseed
- 1/4 cup chia seeds
- 2 tsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
- ⅔ cup honey {substitute maple syrup for Vegan}
- 6 tbsp coconut oil (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh Lemon zest
- Preheat oven to 320 degrees.
- Mix oats, almonds, flaxseed, and chia seeds in large bowl.
- Whisk lemon juice, coconut oil, honey, vanilla and fresh lemon zest in separate bowl, then add to oats mixture and toss until well combined.
- Spread mixture onto two baking sheets and bake for approx 25 minutes, stir every 7-8 minutes and rotate which pan is on top for best results. After 25 minutes, reduce oven to 275 degrees and bake an additional 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Watch carefully to ensure granola does not burn.*See Notes
- Allow to cool and serve with Greek yogurt and blueberries or milk of choice, as a salad topping, with other fresh berries, or ice cream!
- Makes approximately 7 cups, serving is 1/4 cup
*Once granola is golden brown, remove pans and allow to cool on countertop. Place a small scoop on a napkin and try it after it cools 5 minutes. The crunchy texture doesn’t fully take place until granola cools. This will give you a good idea if the granola is done or if it needs to bake a few additional minutes.
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