This rustic granola recipe with coconut, dried cranberries, and apricots is one of my favorite recipes. With a big glass of cold milk, it is the perfect fall, Christmas, and winter treat.
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Homemade Rustic Granola is Delicious
We eat granola regularly in this house. It’s easy to make, full of whole food ingredients, and great for a quick snack.
My family and I love to make a huge bowl of granola and fresh raw milk. It’s also really good to top off a bowl of homemade yogurt.
Rustic Granola Recipe Video
Make Rustic Granola Weekly
I usually make this rustic granola when the kids are at church doing their Wednesday night activities. Sometimes I don’t get around to it mid-week, so I make it on Saturday.
This granola recipe is super quick to whip up. I double the recipe so I have it on hand to serve during the week.
Rustic Granola Ingredients
3 cups chopped nuts (I use walnuts and pecans)
8 ounces coconut chips
2 cups oatmeal
½ cup honey
¾ cup melted coconut oil
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup dried fruit- I use ¼ cup each blueberries, cherries, golden raisins, and apricots
Rustic Granola Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large saucepan, melt coconut oil on low heat.
- Stir in the honey and salt.
- Add the chopped nuts, coconut chips, and oatmeal.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer in a 9” by 13” glass pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
- Add in the dried fruit while the granola is still warm.
A Word on the Ingredients
Toasted coconut chips, chopped pecans, and big chewy pieces of dried apricots make up our favorite granola recipe. It’s the perfect snack for my forever hungry brood of young people. They love it over some honey-sweetened yogurt, or drowned in a bowl of fresh raw milk. I usually double the recipe and keep it out in a glass canister on the counter at all times.
Organic Gluten Free Oats
For this recipe, I used rolled oats, not the quick oats.
Coconut Chips
I love coconut chips all on their own for a quick snack. They also taste great in a bowl of honey-sweetened yogurt, or on top of oatmeal. For this rustic granola recipe, I use coconut chips to make my chunky granola.
Chopped Nuts
I like to use pecans and walnuts for this recipe. I love how they taste and I love how they add more crunch to the rustic granola. Every kind of nut will taste really good in this rustic granola recipe, though- like macadamia nuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, etc. I buy my nuts whole and then blend them up in my Ninja blender to chop them up a little.
Dried Fruit
Make sure your dried free does not have any added sugar. I love to use dried apricots, dried cranberries, dried blueberries, and dried golden raisins. I bought my dried apricots at my local Aldi.
How to Store Homemade Rustic Granola
I like to store my homemade rustic granola recipe in a glass container on the counter. You could also store it in the fridge as well. If you store the granola in the fridge, the dried fruit might become a little hard though.
How Long Will Homemade Rustic Granola Last?
This granola is good for up to two weeks, but if your family is anything like mine it will be gone within one week!
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Homemade Rustic Granola Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cups chopped nuts I use walnuts and pecans
- 8 ounces coconut chips
- 2 cup oatmeal
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried fruit I use ¼ cup each blueberries, cherries, golden raisins and apricots
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large saucepan, melt coconut oil on low heat.
- Stir in the honey and salt.
- Add the chopped nuts, coconut chips and oatmeal.
- Spread the mixture in an even layer in a 9” by 13” glass pan.
- Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Video
Notes
- I usually double the quantities given to make this last even longer for our family!
Amy says
Do you know the carb count or protein
Ashleigh Topham says
Thanks so much Lisa! Just made this and even the husband loves it ( a tad sweet for me) I’ll do a double next time and adjust to personal preferences. Delish!
Lisa says
Hi Lisa, this granola tastes wonderful. I just made it and it’s still warm. Will it get crunchy as it cools? Should I use less coconut oil next time? I’m so glad I found your blog. It’s fun! Thank you 😃
Lisa says
Yep! It will get crunchy as it cool!
Lisa says
Hi, well, it did get crunchy, somewhat, but then I put it in a container and it’s no longer very crunchy. Could there be too much oil? I followed the directions. It’s like it’s been out in humidity but I live in Arizona…. I like the flavor just would like the crunchy consistency. Thanks
Lisa says
Hi Lisa, so it did get a crunch but one it was in the jar it lost the crunch. Should I use less coconut oil? I baked it on a cookie sheet with a sil pad. Could that be it? I would think that would make it crispier. It’s like it’s been out in humidity. But I live in Arizona…. you know the saying… it’s a dry heat lol. Any suggestions? Thanks
Lisa says
It was somewhat crispy once it cooled. But once I put it in the glass container I went to eat some later and it wasn’t crispy. It almost seemed a little greasy. And texture was like it was left out in humidity. I live in Arizona so no humidity… lol Should I put less coconut oil next time? Please let me know your recommendations. Thank you
Lisa says
Sorry for all of the replies. The previous ones didn’t show up at first.
Kristel says
Try watching the video Lisa posted. The humidity May be of too much oil or not enough time in the oven. Also store them in a hermetic glass container
Lisa says
Hi Lisa, we really enjoyed the taste of the granola. Can you please tell me your recommendation on what to do with the soggy texture. Thank you
Leah says
Just made this yesterday. So simple to make and we all love it, the fussy kids included.
Lauren says
The taste was great! Seemed like it did have alot of oil. I added milk while hot and my daughter didnt finish eating. A few mins later her stainless steel bowl was coated in coconut oil.
Wendy says
Lisa has cracked the secret code on granola! I have tried to make granola in the past, with terrible luck. This granola is easy, delicious and addicting! It’s good enough to share with friends.
I was hesitant to put coconut in it, as I haven’t enjoyed coconut in store bought granola, but then I made Lisa’s toasted coconut recipe and I’m hooked! Feeling rustic, satisfied and successful!
April says
Was so looking forward to this recipe but it was disappointing! I made it exactly as written but mine turned out SO greasy. I should have trusted my gut instinct that the mixture looked too wet before I put it in the oven. I think the oil needs to be cut in half but I hate to say I won’t be trying this recipe again to find out.
Christy Garrettson says
Hey Lisa!! Love the granola! Thank you! I told my husband and brother at separate times today that I made some rustic granola and they both reacted exactly the same…”wait, you made this?”
“Yes.”
“…You didnt just buy it?”
“No!!”
They were so impressed!!! Hehe it felt so good! all thanks to you and your God-given gifts. You’ve really been inspiring me lately in all areas of the home and I thank you. God bless you and your family.