This toasted coconut and pineapple granola is for all of my granola-loving friends.
For my early rising “I-get-out-of-bed-because-breakfast-exists” friends.
For my friends who need to pretend the tropics aren’t so far away.
Basically, it’s for me.
But it does sound kinder when I’m not making a vat of granola all for my own delicious pleasure, doesn’t it?
This granola is the perfect crisp topper for a bowl of Greek yogurt, or even simply paired with milk. Coconutty and only lightly sweetened with maple syrup, it’s loaded with bits of dried pineapple and toasted almonds.
Your morning will be so darn lovable.
Toasted Coconut and Pineapple Granola
Ingredients
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chopped dried pineapple
This looks great. I just wonder how many calories it would be without the pineapple as I’m not a fan of dried fruit.
add them up based on the ingredients you use? it varies by which brands you choose anyway.
Dried fruit isn’t necessary; it’s just good. Some people might prefer a little more maple syrup or other sweetener if leaving the dried fruit out. Or just top with fresh fruit when you’re ready to eat it.
I am so making this on Saturday for the rest of the week! And the best part is that I actually have all of the ingredients in my pantry right now. I love a recipe where I don’t have to run to the store and gather a million ingredients!
I love dried pineapple!! This looks beautiful
YUM! Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day and i love granola! I’m never tried making it on my own before, but I may just have to now!
I just put the ingredients on my shopping list. :D It sounds incredibly delicious!
Sounds great- I love anything with coconut.
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Just discovered your blog. Great looking recipes! Congrats on the weight loss and keeping it off. I’ve never cooked with dried pineapple. I was thinking about making pineapple nutmeg cookies. Dried pineapple would be good in them!
Oh my gosh-It’s like you made this recipe with me in mind! You have all of my favorite things in that granola-I can’t wait to try it!!!
Hi Andie! Just discovered your blog through a pinterest post. You are such an inspiration! I’m all about living and loving life and enjoying all it has to offer. Thank you for sharing your journey!!
Andie could you come up with some “cholesterol reducing” as opposed to “ cholesterol friendly ” recipes? Very hard to find a good selection of recipes that can actually help reduce cholesterol. I am talking about a proper hot meal that has cholesterol reducing properties. Would be lovely if you could. Something creative, interesting and really tasty. I know you are the master of that.
I have never been a fan of dried fruits but your recipes and the way they look make it almost impossible for me not to try it out. I will be trying this and will keep you posted on how it goes. Well done on the weight loss.
It looks so delicious and less time consuming in making. It will be a treat for the breakfast, a healthy and low calorie breakfast.
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hhmm..this looks like a really good idea…it looks super delicious! I will definitely try this. You’re the best Andie!
Is there a substitute to the dried pineapples you recommend?
Hey Deon,
I’d recommend either dried cherries or chopped dried apricots!
Andie
We made this last week and it was a hit with the whole family. :)
So happy to hear it, Bethany! Thank you!!
This looks delicious! Can’t wait to try, thanks for sharing :)
This looks delish!!! Can’t wait to make it and have it w/my plain old greek yogurt! Was wondering if i could use coconut oil instead of the vegetable oil… what do you think?
I always use coconut oil and it’s delicious.
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I love this granola. Today I’m going to make a batch and a half, and see how that works out in my cookie sheet. It goes so fast. As far as substituting other dried fruit, I would say any dried fruit could be substituted, and I made it once with half pineapple, half Craisins, but the pineapple is especially good. I chop it small enough to get at least one chunk in every bite. It’s sweet and tart and sunny and happy yellow.
The dried fruit doesn’t go in until the granola is already done, so just use any dried fruit of your choice – raisins, Craisins, figs, apricots, etc., – or leave it out and top it with fresh fruit when you’re ready to eat it. Really really good!
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