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Coconut Cashew Granola

This Coconut Cashew Granola is a crunchy, cluster style granola made with oats, cashews, coconut, and honey. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or topping yogurt and ice cream.
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Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cashew granola, cluster granola, coconut granola, crunchy granola, homemade granola, oat clusters, refined sugar free granola
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 4 cups

Ingredients 

  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 egg white
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste (or extract)
  • 2 cups old-fashioned oats
  • 3/4 cup cashews
  • 2/3 cup coconut flakes unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons flaxseed
  • 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Pinch of cinnamon
  • Pinch of espresso powder (optional)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together honey, olive oil, egg white, and vanilla until smooth. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, add oats, cashews, flaxseed, hemp seeds, salt, cinnamon, and espresso powder and stir together.
  • Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
  • Spread the oat mixture onto a prepared baking sheet and press firmly into an even layer.
  • Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle the coconut evenly over the top, and gently press it in (try not to stir).
  • Return to the oven and bake for another 10–12 minutes, until lightly golden.
  • Let it cool undisturbed for at least 30 minutes (do not stir).
  • Once cooled, break into clusters and enjoy.