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white rectangular bowl with cereal and fresh red fruits, a white milk pitcher with coconut milk, yogurt and a red lacquer spoon

spiced almond-coconut-granola (GF, V)

A crunchy, granola with coconut flakes and sliced almonds, warming cinnamon, the exotic spiciness of cardamom, a gentle hint of vanilla and the comforting sweetness of maple syrup

Course breakfast, gift from my kitchen, granola
Cuisine American, GF, Vegan
Keyword almond-coconut granola, gluten-free granola, granola, vegan granola
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 4 C GF rolled oats
  • 2 handful organic coconut flakes
  • 2 handful sliced almonds You can also use slivers of almonds or any other nuts you like
  • 1 Tbsp. cinnamon, ground
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. cardamom, ground
  • 1 1/2 Tsp. bourbon vanilla powder if you don't have vanilla powder use 2 tsp liquid vanilla
  • 3 Slow deep breaths in mindfulness
  • 1/2 C coconut oil melted
  • 3/4 C maple syrup I like the very dark strong taste (previously Grade B)
  • 1 handful cranberries I prefer apple juice sweetened
  • 1 handful yellow raisins
  • 1 handful sour cherries
  • 1/2 handful goji berries

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 300 F (130 C), or convection 275 F (115 C)

  2. In a big mixing bowl add the GF rolled oats, measure with your hands and add the coconut flakes and sliced almonds, then cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla powder mix all dry ingredients mindfully and thoroughly with your hands. While mixing, recognize how different the ingredients feel between your fingers and enjoy the wonderful aroma of the spices. (If you are using liquid vanilla just add 2 Tsp. to the coconut oil/maple syrup mix).

    3 bowls with cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla powder, a cinnamon stick, vanilla and cardamom pods

  3. In a small bowl whisk the melted coconut oil and maple syrup (and vanilla if using liquid extract) until they are fully combined 

  4. With a spatula mindfully mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until everything is coated well with the maple syrup/coconut oil mix. 

  5. Take three deep breaths and enjoy the aroma of the spices mixed with the sweetness of the maple syrup and the softness of coconut oil.

  6. Pour the granola on a baking sheet spread it evenly in a thin layer. If the layer is getting too thick, use two baking sheets and place the tray/s in the oven to bake. Check after 30 minutes, switch sheets back to front and continue baking for 15-20 more minutes until it is getting medium brown. Make sure the coconut does not burn!

  7. While the granola is baking, mix all the dried fruits cranberries, yellow raisins, sour cherries and the goji berries in a bowl and set aside until the cereal is baked.

  8. When you recognize the wonderful aroma of baked coconut and the spices filling your kitchen, take a deep breath and enjoy this comforting aroma. The granola is ready when the coconut shaves are slightly golden brown around the edges 

    Coconut-Almond GF Cereals on a baking sheet

  9. Pull out the tray and immediately mix the baked cereals with all the dried fruits then let everything cool. While it's cooling DO NOT stir that the crunchy clusters hold together. After the granola is fully cooled, fill it in your storage container.

  10. Guten Appetit! 

Recipe Notes

Coconut-Almond Cereal with Strawberries Raspberries in a white bowl yoghurt, and cocnut milk with a red lacquer spoon

For breakfast just take 1/2 C granola, add your favorite yogurt, milk, and fresh fruit. If you want to enhance it with essential fatty acids (omega-6) and alpha-linolenic acid (omega-3) sprinkle 1 Tbsp. hemp and/or chia seeds on top. And for more protein just add nuts, sunflower or pumpkin seeds.

 

TIP: You can easily double the recipe so when you are visiting friends just fill the granola in a cellophane bag as gift from your kitchen!