Granola with Mixed Nuts and Coconut Recipe

Granola with Mixed Nuts and Coconut Recipe

  • 3/4 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • Nonstick vegetable oil spray
  • 4 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup raw pecan halves
  • 1/2 cup raw pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1/2 cup shelled natural pistachios
  • 1/2 cup raw pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 3/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
  • Vanilla yogurt
  • Sliced bananas
  • Ingredient info: Look for pumpkin seeds at the supermarket or natural foods stores.
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread coconut on small rimmed baking sheet. Toast until light brown, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Cool. Maintain oven temperature.
  2. Spray large rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray. Mix oats and next 4 ingredients in large bowl. Spread on sheet. Bake until oats are golden, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Cool.
  3. Melt butter in large skillet over medium-low heat. Add nuts and pumpkin seeds. Cook until nuts are golden, stirring often, about 14 minutes. Sprinkle coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper over; toss. Cool.
  4. Mix coconut, oats, nuts, and seeds in another large bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 week ahead. Store airtight.
  5. Serve granola with yogurt and bananas.