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by Stacy  55 Comments

Crunchy Coconut Granola

This sugar free Crunchy Coconut Granola will knock your socks off! It's so good. Mixed up with some Greek yogurt and berries, and this is a total win.

Granola is one food we eat in massive quantities. One of my favorite breakfasts of all time is a big bowl of granola with yogurt and berries. I knew one day I would tackle making granola without all the honey and maple syrup in it – because let’s face something here…I like a challenge.

This sugar free Crunchy Coconut Granola will knock your socks off! It's so good. Mixed up with some Greek yogurt and berries, and this is a total win.

We’re in another one of my 11 Southern Living Cookbooks – 1984 (in case the FTC is reading this, that’s an affiliate link –but I doubt they’re reading since this is a blog about being smart with money).  In 1984, I was 3. I have been told I was an angel when I was 3. Actually, that’s a lie. I was not an angel. My Mama says I talked all the time and my Daddy says I’d argue with a fencepost. Now that I’m thinking on it…I still have both of those qualities.

I get really great ideas looking through these cookbooks – a lot of the recipes in them give me an idea that I run with and then create my own recipe…kinda like this granola that I tweaked.  If you see these at yard sales, pick them up – they’re great fun.

This sugar free Crunchy Coconut Granola will knock your socks off! It's so good. Mixed up with some Greek yogurt and berries, and this is a total win.

This recipe is called Crunchy Granola. It originally called for brown sugar, raisins and vegetable oil…all things we don’t eat here. But I knew with some tweaking I could create another great granola recipe.

I replaced the brown sugar with stevia…and I nixed the nuts and wheat germ. I added egg whites + water as a binder instead of using sugar or maple syrup. It worked very well and I think I’ll continue using that method. It was like a EUREKA moment for me. I get those a lot…but I’m usually in the bathroom. Don’t ask.

This sugar free Crunchy Coconut Granola will knock your socks off! It's so good. Mixed up with some Greek yogurt and berries, and this is a total win.

I added unsweetened goji berries (you could also use dried cranberries) and freeze-dried strawberries in place of the raisins and nuts. I love it! Annie hates it…she just wants her granola plain. I learned my lesson when spending about 10 minutes picking out the berries from her mixed up parfait.

To add a coconut flavor to this, I used some coconut flour and coconut extract. You could leave those out if you like…not really. Don’t do that. Then this wouldn’t be Crunchy Coconut Granola. Duh. Don’t mess it up for me.

Does this taste like “regular” granola? No. It’s drier and not as glazed over like you get with syrup and honey. But man…we like it. Mixed up with some Greek yogurt and berries, this is a total win. I want more right now.

Annie was eating it off the pan before it cooled and Barry keeps sneaking bites when I’m not looking. I need to hide it. I’m thinking the closet is a good plan.

This sugar free Crunchy Coconut Granola will knock your socks off! It's so good. Mixed up with some Greek yogurt and berries, and this is a total win.

Crunchy Coconut Granola

  • 4 cups rolled oats
  • ¼ cup coconut flour
  • ¾ – 1 teaspoon stevia extract (or 1 cup sugar )
  • Dash salt
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 egg whites (1/3 cup egg whites)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla (that’s not a typo)
  • ½ teaspoon coconut extract – optional
  • ½ cup freeze dried berries of choice (these do not have sugar)
  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries or goji berries
  1. Combine oats, coconut flour, stevia, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  2. Combine water, egg whites, vanilla and coconut extract in a small bowl.
  3. Pour liquid over oat mixture and toss to coat.
  4. Spread out on a lightly greased baking sheet.
  5. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes…until granola is browned.
  6. Cool completely.
  7. Stir in berries.

Yield: About 5 cups

This sugar free Crunchy Coconut Granola will knock your socks off! It's so good. Mixed up with some Greek yogurt and berries, and this is a total win.

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About Stacy

Stacy is a Homemaking and Business Mom Mentor, the author of two cookbooks, creator of multiple e-courses, seasoned life coach, and comedian extraordinaire. Her first priority is her husband and her children - family first. She presses on each day because her calling is to teach, train, and mentor other ladies to have their dreams. She believes if it’s not easy, you won’t do it – because she’s lived it. She’ll bring YOU the awesome so that you can get your home back into control and watch your business soar. For tips and easy strategies, you can follow her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

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  1. Sharon says

    August 11, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    Love, love your granola recipe! I make it often, usually a double batch. I bake it on parchment for ease of transferring to a zip lock bag. Sometimes I turn off the oven after an hour and leave the granola in til it cools for extra crunch. My husband and I love it with berries and yogurt, but also eat it often as cold cereal with milk (for him) and almond milk (for me). I can usually find freeze dried strawberries at Wal-Mart and blueberries at Trader Joe’s.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 11, 2020 at 5:06 pm

      I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  2. Angie says

    October 20, 2017 at 10:19 am

    I am so glad to have found this recipe! I’ll be traveling with my daughter’s marching band this weekend on an overnight trip and I made this to bring with me! I also made an “S” granola – so I’ll be covered on all bases!! And I really don’t care for plain yogurt (or yogurt of any kind) so I’m hoping this will be that “bump” i need to get more protein in! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    • Julie Chittock says

      October 29, 2017 at 10:48 am

      Thanks for commenting! So glad to hear Stacy’s Granola helped you out! It’s such a perfect recipe for make-ahead breakfasts, especially when you’re traveling!
      Julie, HH Team

      Reply
  3. Karen says

    January 3, 2017 at 11:56 am

    Where can you buy freeze dried fruit?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      January 5, 2017 at 7:34 am

      Vitacost has it. I believe Tropical Traditions has it as well.

      Reply
  4. Katie O'Neal says

    August 5, 2016 at 9:15 am

    You are a genius! This stuff is great (I’m eating some right now)!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 5, 2016 at 2:12 pm

      I hope with yogurt!

      Reply
  5. Cathrin says

    April 9, 2015 at 9:32 am

    Love this recipe but wanted something with a peanut butter flavor instead of coconut. I still use oats, egg whites, stevia extract, water, salt — but instead of the other ingredients I add 1 Tbsp. Butter, 2.5 Tbsp. no-sugar, natural peanut butter, 1/4 cup defatted peanut flour, and a dash of vanilla. I prefer to melt the butter and peanut butter, mix them with the other wet ingredients and then pour over/mix in with oat/peanut flour. My calculations put the fat grams at 39 for the entire batch. (8) half-cup servings makes each serving less than 5 grams. I like to eat with fruit and a protein smoothie on the side, or a parfait of fruit with sweetened Greek yogurt. Thanks for the original recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      April 9, 2015 at 2:45 pm

      Glad you were able to adapt it to your needs!

      Reply
  6. BeckyW says

    March 26, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    Quick question, do you think that protein powder could be substituted for the coconut flour? I’d hate to mess with your recipe, but my girls are allergic to coconut and they like to steal my granola!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      March 27, 2015 at 2:19 pm

      I’m not sure – coconut flour is super absorbent and protein powder is not. But I’d say it’s worth a shot!

      Reply
  7. Amy DeMoss says

    October 12, 2013 at 10:48 am

    Wow! Stacy, you always come thru for me. I miss granola sooooooo much. My daughter made some to take back to college the last weekend she was home, and I truly wanted to cry. I have intended to tweak the recipe I usually use, so that I can once again eat granola. thanks for saving me the time. I cannot wait to make this, and plan to do so today!

    Reply
  8. Stacy says

    August 2, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    SWEET! Thank you!

    Reply
  9. Bonnie Brewer says

    August 1, 2013 at 9:19 pm

    This looks delicious! I wanted to let you know that I featured it this week! Thanks so much for joining the Pin Junkie link party. Hope you’ll stop by to grab a featured button at http://www.thepinjunkie.com/2013/08/friday-link-party-28.html

    Reply
  10. Stacy says

    August 1, 2013 at 3:28 pm

    🙂 I’m glad!

    Reply
  11. Karen Gouvin says

    August 1, 2013 at 8:53 am

    Easy to make, easy to eat. YUM!! Thanks for this great recipe.

    Reply
  12. Amber @ DessertNowDinnerLater! says

    August 1, 2013 at 1:11 am

    Wow! So simple! I need to try making homemade granola! Thanks for linking up to Sweet & Savory Saturdays #23.

    ~Amber @ Dessert Now, Dinner Later!

    http://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      August 1, 2013 at 7:25 am

      Granola is the easiest thing ever – and a GREAT breakfast. I’ve seen your recipes – I know you can do it. 🙂

      Reply
  13. Cindy says

    July 31, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Love Love granola!! Thanks for sharing at Gluten Free Fridays!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 31, 2013 at 9:37 pm

      Me too!

      Reply
  14. Stacy says

    July 27, 2013 at 6:54 am

    Wow! That makes me SO HAPPY! 🙂

    Reply
  15. Christine says

    July 26, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    Stacy, thank you so much for this. 2 of my kids were diagnosed with celiac last winter, and we have struggled with breakfast cereal options that taste good to them and are filling. My son, a very limited eater due to the trauma of undiagnosed celiac, LOVED this. He doesn’t like nuts and it never occurred to me that granola would be good without them! Since I am trying to add calories for him, I used coconut oil instead of the egg whites, and included the shredded coconut. But the basic idea came from you, and he loves it! Not my daughter, but it is too much to ask that my two celiac kids enjoy the same recipes. 🙂 My second batch is in the oven right now.

    Reply
  16. Rattlebridge Farm says

    July 26, 2013 at 4:42 pm

    I recently made granola and cringed a little when I looked up (belatedly) the calorie count–something we don’t need in excess in our family. Next time, I’ll use your wonderful recipe. Have a great weekend!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 26, 2013 at 10:14 pm

      I try not to look directly at calorie counts. LOL

      Reply
  17. Melissa says

    July 26, 2013 at 3:33 pm

    Sounds like delicious granola! Thanks!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 26, 2013 at 10:15 pm

      You’re most welcome!

      Reply
  18. Stacy says

    July 25, 2013 at 10:12 pm

    I’m fascinated with it too…I think I’ll eat some more. LOL

    Reply
  19. Aiming4Simple says

    July 25, 2013 at 1:27 pm

    I am fascinated by your granola recipe! I guess I will have to make it and see how I like it. Thanks for sharing this healthy recipe!

    Reply
  20. Jennifer Parker Owen says

    July 24, 2013 at 2:51 pm

    I’m so glad you liked the zucchini enchiladas! Thank you for featuring it!!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 24, 2013 at 4:40 pm

      Thank YOU for linking up!!!

      Reply
  21. Stacy says

    July 24, 2013 at 11:49 am

    I thought you might like it!

    Reply
  22. Christina says

    July 24, 2013 at 9:12 am

    Looks like a great recipe for THM E granola! (Could’ve used some this morning!). Where do you get your freeze dried strawberries? I am part of a co-op but I looked and they don’t carry them. I think they have them at my Target but they may be cheaper online?

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:47 am

      They are quite pricey – I buy mine from Tropical Traditions ($6) or Vitacost…just depends. I use them sparingly. I think they are sold at Trader Joes too.

      Reply
  23. Cindy (ExpatPrep.org) says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    Oh, I love granola, and need to try this one! Today I just crumbled up baked oatmeal in a pan, toasted it a bit, and poured almond milk over it – very satisfying, but I’d love to have a granola made up that is quick and easy!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 24, 2013 at 11:49 am

      Oh baked oatmeal, how I love thee!

      Reply
  24. Nikki says

    July 23, 2013 at 5:43 pm

    Yum! Can’t wait to make this granola!

    Reply
  25. Sara * says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Stacy, I love you! Just sayin! I have been craving me some granola for a week, but had no idea how to make it on plan! thank you thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      You’re most welcome! I’m always craving granola.

      Reply
  26. Debbie Lund says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Your granola looks like a great way to get an E meal in! I added my Morning Sunshine Creamsicle Smoothie. If made by the recipe it’s FP, but of course I forgot to add that. Thanks for another link up!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:45 pm

      I’m always on the lookout for good Es!

      Reply
  27. Melanie Robinson says

    July 23, 2013 at 10:26 am

    This looks so good! I struggle with e meals so I can’t wait to try this!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      I think everyone does – I’m trying to put out a lot of those for y’all.

      Reply
  28. Chandra says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Stacy, you’re a gem! I love your personality, energy, with, pictures, recipes, blog, and, and, and…

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:46 pm

      🙂 Well, girl…you’re tooting my horn.

      Reply
  29. tascha.p says

    July 23, 2013 at 9:41 am

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!! I butchered a batch of trial granola …. we are trying to go “cold cereal” free here-or, at least, *I* am. lol…. but my kids love it for breakfast-and my hubby is starting to miss it as a nightly snack, but I just CANNOT buy it any more…. and even though milk is off plan for me-we only buy whole for the kiddos, I think my kids might like this with milk! I’ll see if I can get hubby to eat it with yogurt…. here’s to wishing. lol…. but at least it wont be sugar and chemical laden! Thanks again!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:47 pm

      It’s very good with yogurt! Just tell him it’s a parfait. 🙂

      Reply
  30. beth says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:57 am

    Hi Stacy! I am new to your site, and have been loving your articles and your personality. I hope I didn’t miss this in your post, but I was wondering if you would mind giving me a THM serving size for your granola? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:12 am

      Ya know, it was in my head but not on the recipe. LOL Not any help, was I? I added it. 1/2 cup.

      Reply
  31. Jessica from SimplyHealthyHome says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:42 am

    I can’t wait to try this…my kids love granola. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 9:12 am

      I love granola too – smart kids.

      Reply
  32. Foodie in WV says

    July 23, 2013 at 8:09 am

    A lot gluten free granola is looser like that and not as crunchy. I have gotten used to it and love it, but my husband isn’t convinced yet. This looks yummy, I love coconut flour, it’s so great to make recipes with!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Coconut flour is a love of mine. I wish I could just sit down and eat it with a spoon. Don’t tell. LOL

      Reply
  33. Tonia says

    July 23, 2013 at 7:43 am

    Brilliant idea to use egg whites! I thought granola would be out of my house for awhile but I guess not!

    Reply
    • Stacy says

      July 23, 2013 at 8:18 am

      Egg whites for the win!

      Reply


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