Coconut Lime Pineapple Granola

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Have you tried coconut, lime and pineapple blended with crunchy granola clusters? If you haven’t had a chance to try this specialty flavor combination, then here is an easy baking idea to add to your healthy eating routine!

If you have rolled oats, dried fruit, nuts, sweetener and oil, then you are all set to go! I highly recommend these homemade granola recipes to avoid prepackaged items and make a fresh baked good that is healthy enough to repeat over and over again. 

From Korean bbq granola to sweet potato maple granola, there are so many tasty inspirations for you to explore. Select the base flavor that you enjoy most and personalize the easy bake recipes to fit the desire of your tastebuds. 

The healthy recipe is a great way to jumpstart your mind and body with the nutritional energy needed to perform. Every serving is packed with wholesome plant based protein, dietary fiber, and loaded with beneficial antioxidants.

This vegan and gluten free recipe is so simple to make, and it also stays fresh for up to 3 weeks. Eat as an easy grab and go snack, or with berries and yogurt for breakfast on a busy morning. Coconut lime pineapple granola combines the benefits of oats with a nutty and zesty taste.

How to make coconut lime pineapple granola?

Coconut lime pineapple granola is a delicious and healthy meal prep that has many different uses. Gather a few key components to begin assembling this tropical granola recipe.

In a medium sized bowl, zest the limes. Add the sea salt to the bowl and use a spoon to massage the zest with the salt to activate the essential oils and release extra flavor.

Afterwards, add the rolled oats, almonds, walnuts, pistachios, shredded coconut and flaxseed.

In a separate bowl, juice the limes. Then add the coconut oil, maple syrup and almond extract.  Pour the wet ingredients on top of the dry ingredients and mix well so that the oat mixture is fully coated with gooey goodness.

Spread the concoction onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake at 325°F for about 40 minutes until the oats are crispy and the edges of the mixture begin to turn a golden brown color.

Coconut Lime Pineapple Granola Tips:

Sweet pineapple, zesty lime, and nutty coconut combines beautifully with the crunchy oat granola clusters. The delicious treat has a perfect balance of flavor that you simply cannot ignore. 

• Coconut: Shredded unsweetened coconut adds to the healthy fat content without impacting the recipe with tremendous amounts of unnecessary sugars. In addition, they are a valuable source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are easily absorbed into the body. 
• Lime: Lime juice and zest adds a tremendous amount of citrusy taste to this granola recipe. The combination of juice and zest adds tanginess along with the sweet tasting essential oils. Furthermore, immunity boosting vitamin C is another predominate benefit of adding citrus to this healthy granola.
• Pineapple: Dried pineapple compliments this flavor profile quite well with both sweet and tangy taste. We were able to find dried pineapple in the bulk food section at the local market.
• Oats: Rolled oats provide the best results when preparing this granola recipe. Quick oats have thinner and smaller pieces that result in a crumbly granola rather than holding their shape in large clusters.
• Dried fruit: Dried fruit comes in sweetened and unsweetened preparations. It’s best to select unsweetened so that you can control the amount of added sugars in the recipe. Apricots, dates, figs, mangoes, and strawberries are some of the dried fruit options to consider adding to the flavorful combination. 
• Nuts: This recipe is packed with nuts like almonds, coconut, pistachios and walnuts. Not only do the add crunch and flavor, but they also contain plant based protein, fat and fiber.
• Seeds: Flaxseed are included in this tasty concoction of flavor, but chia seeds, hemp seeds and sesame seeds are also valuable superfood ingredients that can easily be added.
• Vegan: This recipe is vegan. Avoid using honey if you do want to substitute for any other sweeteners
• Gluten free: If you are celiac or on a wheat free diet, it’s recommended to use certified GF rolled oats even though oats are naturally gluten free.
• Sweetener: Adjust the amount of maple syrup as needed. Substitute for coconut sugar, brown sugar, honey or agave if you are looking for another alternative.
• Cluster or crumble: Stir the oats gently while baking so that you avoid disrupting the large clusters that are forming. If you want smaller granola crumbles, then breakup the clusters into smaller bits while baking.
• Storage: Cool the granola before placing inside an airtight container and storing at room temp. Enjoy within 3 weeks to maintain freshness.

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