Toasted Coconut Granola (low carb + keto)
Toasted Coconut Granola is the perfect low carb, keto-friendly snack! Packed with coconut flakes, almonds, macadamia nuts, cinnamon and vanilla, this is a treat you will love!
Mr. Maebell and I have always loved granola, it has been one of our favorite snacks. Unfortunately, it doesn’t fit within our low carb lifestyle anytime. Luckily, you can make amazing granola without the oats! Truly, I promise you won’t miss them!
For this recipe big delicious coconut flakes are toasted with nuts and seeds and tossed in a sweet cinnamon sauce, then slow roasted! This is a great thing to punch on when you need a sweet treat, but it is also great on low carb granola or as cereal.
Ingredients for Toasted Coconut Granola
As always, you will find the complete recipe and instructions below, this is just a quick overview of the items you will need for this recipe:
- Coconut Flakes: not shredded coconut
- Almonds: salted or unsalted, your preference
- Macadamia Nuts: salted or unsalted, your preference
- Chia Seeds: raw seeds
- Butter
- Low Carb Sweetener such as Golden Monkfruit or Brown Sugar Swerve
- Vanilla Extract
- Cinnamon
How do you make Coconut Granola?
Grain free granola is a cinch to make! You just need to follow three basic steps:
- Combine the coconut, nuts and seeds in a mixing bowl, set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium low heat, melt the butter and add the sweetener to the skillet, stirring regularly. Stir the mixture for 6-7 minutes until the sweetener completely dissolves and it begins to thicken. Be careful not to overheat the mixture. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
- Pour the mixture over the granola and stir until it is completely coated. Spread out onto a silicone lined baking sheet and roast at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes, then turn and bake another 10-15 minutes more, until the coconut flakes are toasted.
Can I use other nuts?
Yes, many other nuts would work well in this recipe. You can use pecans, walnuts, and pistachios in this recipe with great results. Just keep in mind the carb count will be different if you are keeping keto.
Tips for the Best Grain Free Granola
- I recommend using coconut flakes verses shredded coconut in this recipe. The larger sections of coconut provide for better crunch and a more substantial granola.
- I used already salted nuts for this recipe, because that is what I always have on hand, this is why the recipe doesn’t add any additional salt. However, if you use unsalted nuts I would suggest adding a pinch of salt to get the perfect balance of salty and sweet.
- You can use whole nuts, or roughly chopped nuts in this recipe. It is entirely up to your personal preference.
Other Healthy Recipes
- Strawberry Banana Smoothie: an excellent breakfast that keeps you full for hours.
- Lemon Chia Seed Pudding: great for meal prep and has two flavor options.
- Easy Baked Eggs: naturally low carb and only requires a few, basic ingredients.
- Zucchini Fries: low carb and delicious!
Get the Recipe: Toasted Coconut Granola (low carb + keto)
Ingredients
- 2 cups coconut flakes, not shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cup almonds
- 1 cup macadamia nuts
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup keto friendly sweetener such as Golden Monkfruit
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
- Combine the coconut, nuts and seeds in a mixing bowl, set aside.
- Heat a large skillet to medium low heat, melt the butter and add the sweetener to the skillet, stirring regularly. Stir the mixture for 6-7 minutes until the sweetener completely dissolves and it begins to thicken. Be careful not to overheat the mixture.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon.
- Pour the mixture over the granola and stir until it is completely coated.
- Spread out onto a silicone lined baking sheet and roast at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes, then turn and bake another 10-15 minutes more, until the coconut flakes are toasted.
Notes
Hello Annie!
I love the look of your toasted coconut granola clusters. All favourite ingredients like oats, coconut, honey and pecans. Must try this one!
This is one of my absolute favorite snacks! It is so simple but so full of flavor! I hope you enjoy! 🙂
I modified mine a bit by using pecans, walnuts, cashews, pistachios, sunflower seeds, flax seeds and coconut. I followed the directions with butter and I used the brown Swerve for sweetener. OMgoodness it’s so yummy!