Easy Tropical Granola

A wooden spoon resting on top of granola with tropical fruit.

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An easy, delicious granola recipe with a tropical twist, featuring macadamia nuts, dried fruit, coconut, and a hint of ginger.

Prep Time25

Cook Time25

Total Time50

Servings: servings

Calories: 180kcal

Author: Karishma Pradhan

Ingredients

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes loosely packed
¼ cup macadamia nuts roughly chopped
1 tablespoon chia seeds optional
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground ginger
⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
1 egg white
¼ cup honey
1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
1 cup mixed tropical dried fruit, such as pineapple chunks, papaya chunks, and banana chips*

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F/149°C and position a baking rack in the middle of the oven.
Line a large 9x13 baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, ¼ cup macadamia nuts, chopped, 1 tablespoon chia seeds (if using), ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground ginger, and ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt until well combined.
Melt honey in the microwave for 15 - 20 seconds until warm but not hot.
In a small bowl, whisk 1 egg white until foamy. Add ¼ cup honey and 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil.
Pour the liquid ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until the dry ingredients are fully coated.
Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and stir the granola with a wooden spoon -- this ensures that all of the granola bakes and browns evenly.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 - 15 minutes until the nuts are toasted, oats and coconut chips are golden brown, and the granola is no longer wet to the touch.
Set the pan on a cooling rack and let cool for 1 hour or until granola is at room temperature. Stir in 1 cup mixed tropical dried fruit, such as pineapple chunks, papaya chunks, and banana chips* until combined.
The granola can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a couple of weeks.

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Notes

*Dried Fruit: When purchasing dried fruit, note that dried fruit "chunks" are different than dried fruit "chips." For example, dried pineapple chunks have a sugar coating on the inside and a soft, jelly-like texture on the inside.

Dried pineapple chips can be quite tough, with a hard texture, as they hold less moisture than the chunks. I like using 100% dried chunks or a 50/50 mix of dried chunks and dried chips so that the granola doesn't taste too "dry."

Storage Instructions

Make sure the granola has cooled completely, then store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Homemade granola will generally last 1-2 months stored at room temperature.
Alternatively, freeze the granola. Transfer the mixture to an airtight freezer safe container or Ziploc bag and and freeze for up to 3 months for best quality. Thaw the granola on a counter for several hours before serving.

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