Coconut Almond Cinnamon Granola

My friend Summer gave me this granola recipe. It's amazing! I just made a few changes for my liking. Here is Summer's recipe followed by the recipe with my changes.

Coconut Granola
Summer Minert

5 cups of oats, Almonds crushed up in chunks, A third a cup maple syrup, Third cup brown sugar 4 teaspoons vanilla, Half a teaspoon salt, A third a cup to a half a cup of coconut oil . Bake 325 Line sheet with parchment paper press granola into pan and bake for 20 minutes turn sheet bake another 10 minutes

(Summers additional notes) I also like to add milled flax seed about 1/4c and unsweetened coconut...but you can add whatever dry ingredients you would like. Make sure to really press down in pan and once it's finished allow to cool in pan. That will give you bigger chunks if you like that




Coconut Almond Cinnamon Granola

Kerstin's version

5 cups of oats, 1 c sliced almonds, 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/3 brown sugar 4 teaspoons vanilla, Half a teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup of coconut oil, 1 c unsweetened coconut flakes or 1 c sweetened coconut (whatever I have on hand. Trader Joes coconut is my favorite), 1 egg white (It helped the coconut crisp up and stay in chunks, 1 t cinnamon. Mix thoroughly then press into a parchment lined jelly roll pan. Bake at 325 for 20 minutes turn sheet bake another 10 - 20 minutes, until golden brown.