Tropical Coconut Oil Granola with Mango and Macadamia Nuts

Indulge in a bowl of sunshine with our Tropical Coconut Oil Granola featuring Mango and Macadamia Nuts. This homemade granola is not only a morning treat, it’s like an escape for your taste buds. Filled with healthy ingredients and enriched with the benefits of coconut oil, this crispy, nutrient-packed delight will whisk you away to an oasis while providing your body with nourishment from within.

Tropical Coconut Oil Granola with Mango and Macadamia Nuts

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 30 minutes
Oven temp:325°F (165°C)
Servings: 10 (1/2 cup servings)

Ingredients

3 cups rolled oats
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup raw macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1/4 cup chia seeds
1/4 cup melted coconut oil
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
1 cup dried mango, chopped (preferably unsweetened)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking sheet, with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix together oats, coconut flakes, macadamia nuts and chia seeds.
3. In a bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
4. Pour the mixture over the ingredients and stir well to coat everything evenly.
5. Spread the mixture out on the baking sheet in a layer.
6. Bake, for 25-30 minutes stirring every 10 minutes until it turns brown.
7. Take it out of the oven. Let it cool down completely on the baking sheet.
8. Once cooled add in the dried mango chunks.
9. Keep it in a container at room temperature for up to two weeks.

This Tropical Coconut Oil Granola is not just a way to start your day, it’s also packed with nutrients. Coconut oil gives it a hint of flavor, and provides medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) that are easy to digest fats for quick energy and cognitive support.

The granola’s base is oats which offer plenty of fiber beta glucan known for reducing cholesterol levels and promoting satiety. Chia seeds increase its omega 3 fatty acids content, for heart and brain health benefits. Macadamia nuts, though a treat, are considered one of the nut options. They contain monounsaturated fats to those in olive oil, which can help reduce inflammation and promote heart health. Additionally, they offer a dose of manganese, thiamin and magnesium.

Unpacking the Health Benefits

The combination of sweetness from maple syrup and dried mango allows us to steer clear of refined sugars in this granola recipe making it a low glycemic choice. Maple syrup also brings in trace minerals and antioxidants while mango contributes vitamins A and C.

When you whip up your batch of granola, you get to control what goes into it steering clear of the sugars and preservatives often present in store-bought varieties. This homemade version is naturally gluten-free, (make sure your oats are certified if you have celiac disease) vegan friendly and easily adaptable to suit your preferences or dietary requirements.

Savor this Tropical Coconut Oil Granola as a breakfast cereal with your plant-based milk, sprinkled over yogurt. Each crispy bite packed with flavor serves as a reminder that eating healthily doesn’t mean compromising on taste or enjoyment. Indulge yourself with a bit of paradise in each spoonful. Kickstart your day with a burst of nutrition and flavor.