cacao nib coconut granola

making granola is one of the easiest and tastiest things i love to make.

there are a million ways to make your own unique granola - i love adding different textures to my granola. once in a while all those little odds and ends you have sitting in your pantry by way of nuts, dried fruits and sweeteners typically gets made into a big batch of delicous granola that lasts a couple of weeks.

gluten free oats are tossed with unsweetened coconut flakes, pistachios,  cacao nibs & melted coconut oil.

coriander, cinnamon, a pinch of salt and agave are added to the mix.

then baked for a short time

i really loved the combination of pistachios and coconut - so yum.

the cacao nibs add a punch of super food power

stored in an airtight container, this granola will keep for 2-3 weeks.

i personally like my granola served straight up with a shot of almond milk

or eaten staight outta the container by the handful

however you like to enjoy your granola, you will be sure to enjoy this version with

hints of cinnamon and coriander.

packaged in a little mason jar, granola makes a nice little homemade "thank you", "i like you" or "you simply are the BEST" gifts - they take no time at all to whip up.

Cacao Nib Coconut Granola

makes 8 servings

pre heat oven to 325*

you will need:

1 cup gluten free oats

1/4 cup each:

unsweetened coconut flakes

pistachios

cacao nibs

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 tsp coriander

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1 tbsp coconut oil

2 tbsp agave

assembly:

in a medium bowl combine oats through cinnamon - set aside

in a medium sauce pan melt coconut oil and agave - turn off heat.

add the oat mixture to the sauce pan and stir until all of the oat mixture is well coated witih the coconut oil and agave.

evenly spread miixture on a rimmed baking sheet  - bake in pre heated oven for 10 minutes - then toss mixture and bake for an additional 5 minutes

remove from oven. with the back of a spatula press down on granola, this will help form the big chunky pieces of granola.

allow to completely cool in the pan. once fully cooled, store in an airtighht container for u