‘Tis the season for warm, comfort foods. Granola is no exception, especially this homemade coconut chai granola. With nutty coconut, crunchy pumpkin seeds, buttery extra virgin coconut oil and earthy chai spice, this coconut chai granola is packed with flavour and is sure to be a family hit.
We all know that oats are a great source of fiber, which makes them a great whole-grain component of a balanced breakfast, and a healthy way to start the day. As much as my family loves it, I am unfortunately not consistent in terms of how often I prepare it – sometimes it’s once a week, and other times every few months (until I realize how much we all miss it!). Albeit, it involves some patience since it takes a while to cook, but the results outweigh the frequent visits to the kitchen. My suggestion is to make large batches, divvying up the base oat mixture into a few different baking sheets then adding unique flavour combinations, such as matcha and vanilla, chocolate and cherry, and this coconut chai. Granola lasts for such a long time, as long as it’s stored properly to maintain freshness. When I make several batches I store them in Mason jars then line them up on the kitchen shelves with the cereals and let the kids chose which granola flavour they prefer. Granola isn’t just reserved for breakfast – it makes for a wholesome and portable snack food. Which brings me to my new reason why granola so amazing; it’s unbelievably versatile, both in flavour and serving options, like these:
1. Serve over Greek yogurt.
2. Make a parfait by layering the granola with Greek yogurt and fresh berries.
3. Add to cereal for extra crunch and flavour.
4. Use as a topping for frozen yogurt or ice cream.
5. Add into pancake or waffle batter.
6. Mix with other dried nuts, fruits, and seeds.
7. Use as a filling for crepes.
8. You can add extra dried fruit such as dates, raisins, apricots and apples to granola as well as nuts such as slivered almonds.
If you try this recipe (and love it!) be sure to snap a pic and tag me on Instagram with #bitesforfoodies so I can see your creation!
I’ve been wanting to try homemade granola. I’m going to put these items on my shopping list and make it.
My assumption is that you’ll prefer homemade 😉
Omg you had me at the word granola!!!! This sounds beyond delicious 🙂 will definitely have to try this recipe out
Lol! I would some love feedback when you try it!
I love granola and that you can do so many different things with it. I like to add chocolate chips and/or nuts to make it a tasty snack by itself.
I don’t usually add nuts and chocolate…and I don’t why! Maybe because I don’t want huge chunks in there for the kids? Next time, I will 😉
OMGoodness, this looks completely delicious, and I just love the photo that you took showing the end result in the jar. I think the combination of chai and coconut flavors will taste amazing together. Just Pinned it!
Thanks for pinning! I’m trying really hard to take somewhat professional pics!
Wow – love all these combinations to make the granola! Looks so yummy and very healthy too..
These sounds so delicious! I also love your pictures and the raspberries to accompany it!
Thanks…I feel like the pics needed a pop of colour!
This sounds SO good! I am saving this. I would love it with almond milk, right up my alley!
That looks really good! I have never used the chai seeds but we love granola in my house. I might have to try this 🙂
Chia seeds add a great crunch!
This looks amazing! I love granola and eat it every morning! Sometimes I even use it as cereal and pour milk over it! Your pictures look amazing! Teach me your ways!!!
I also eat granola as my ‘cereal!’ As for ‘my ways’ there really aren’t any, lol! I’m slowly learning how to use my camera…I switch between auto and manual (adjusting the ISO) and just keep it up until I get some good pics! lol! I’m sincerely flattered by your comment though because I’m trying so hard to take ‘professional’ pics but I’m never satisfied with the results!
Oh how lovely. That looks delicious. Granola is a favorite, but I have never tried it homemade. I guess I could just make my own. I love the ingredients. Your pictures are great!
You should make it! It’s so easy!
I absolutely love granola and to this day, I have never made any homemade. This sounds heavenly and I cannot wait to try this recipe out! Thank you so much for sharing this!
You have to try it, homemade granola is SO easy to make…and so much healthier than store-bought (because you know exactly what’s going in it!).
This granola looks so delicious! I am going to make some this weekend! I adore fresh granola!
I haven’t actually made this since this post, lol! I think I’m going to make it as well this weekend 😉
Granola and me are peas in a pod. And me and coconut? We were made for each other, so I am LOVING THIS!
Awesome! Me and coconut are two peas in a pod 😉
I LOVE Granola (I just had some for breakfast!) I never realized how easy it was to make. I can’t wait to try this recipe so I can have new types of Granola for my yogurt <3
I’m amazed at how many adults eat granola in the morning! I initially made this for my kids 😉
This looks great! My daughter eats yogurt and granola every morning before school, I am definitely going to give it a try 🙂
This makes me want to give this a try – looks like a very yummy and delicious granola you have here!
wow, so easy to make. I love adding granola in my yogurt in the morning or a mid day snack.
It is, although you have to be very attentive while it’s in the oven! I’ve tried a few times to up the temperature…then forget to check it and end up with burnt granola! ;-(
I mix granola with my yogurt every morning, so I definitely want to try this. It sounds delicious.
My kids LOVE when I make them parfaits with yogurt, fresh fruit and granola! I don’t eat dairy so I usually just mix the granola with fruit…or eat it by the handful, lol!