Tropical Granola

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Summary

This sweet and wholesome snack just might transport you to your favorite island vacation destination. Sweet mango, shredded coconut, chia seeds, and Brazil nuts combine deliciously to create an on-the-go breakfast or snack anywhere in the world! What’s great about this granola is that, in addition to fiber, protein and healthy fats, you’ll get a daily dose of selenium from the Brazil nuts.

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time15 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time55 mins

Tropical Granola

Ingredients

 1 cup organic rolled oats
 ½ cup brazil nuts
 ½ cup dried mango (diced)
 2 tbsp chia seeds
 2 tbsp flax seeds
 ¼ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened, plus 2 Tbsps)
 3 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)
 2 tsp vanilla extract
 1 sprinkle of salt (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 270 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Grind the oats and nuts into a coarse meal in a food processor or grinder.

3

Add the oats and nuts to a large bowl.

4

Add the mango, chia seeds, flax seeds, and coconut. Mix to combine.

5

In a small bowl, add the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir.

6

Pour the maple and vanilla mixture over the oat, nut, and seed mixture.

7

Mix well until the oats, nuts, and seeds are coated.

8

Spread out evenly on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt, if using.

9

Bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Chef's Notes

Substitutions
Use any nuts and seeds you like for this! If there is a particular seed you don’t like or cannot find, then skip it and add more of your favorite. This recipe is delicious with nuts like cashews, hazelnuts or pistachios.

Use hemp seeds in place of chia seeds.

Wholefood Sweetener
Use date paste in place of maple syrup. If you choose date paste, you may need 1–2 tablespoons more to reach the desired consistency and sweetness.

A Note About Getting Granola Chunks
This granola recipe is delicious but it doesn’t form big chunks of granola due to the limited amount of maple syrup. If you want a chunky style granola and feel comfortable with a little more maple syrup, then drizzle just a very little bit of maple syrup over top of the granola after you toss it halfway through baking. Continue to bake as instructed.

Storage
Once fully cool, store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 10 days or refrigerate for up to one month. Note, if you use date paste as the sweetener, only store in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Ingredients

 1 cup organic rolled oats
 ½ cup brazil nuts
 ½ cup dried mango (diced)
 2 tbsp chia seeds
 2 tbsp flax seeds
 ¼ cup shredded coconut (unsweetened, plus 2 Tbsps)
 3 tbsp maple syrup (or date paste, link in Chef’s Notes)
 2 tsp vanilla extract
 1 sprinkle of salt (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 270 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Grind the oats and nuts into a coarse meal in a food processor or grinder.

3

Add the oats and nuts to a large bowl.

4

Add the mango, chia seeds, flax seeds, and coconut. Mix to combine.

5

In a small bowl, add the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir.

6

Pour the maple and vanilla mixture over the oat, nut, and seed mixture.

7

Mix well until the oats, nuts, and seeds are coated.

8

Spread out evenly on the baking sheet and sprinkle with salt, if using.

9

Bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Tropical Granola