Comments on: Coconut Granola Recipe

By: Janet Taylor

Janet Taylor — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 20:43:57 +0000

Love this recipe and my whole family and visitors do too. I find I only need to cook it 10 -12 mins and also stir it half way through. I have made this for years now and it goes down a treat every time

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sat, 03 Dec 2022 14:45:12 +0000

In reply to Anne. 15 minutes is the average maximum cook time but oven temperatures vary. Some may need to cook this for less time if their oven runs hotter.

By: Anne

Anne — Thu, 17 Nov 2022 18:35:14 +0000

Followed recipe to a T and it burned after 15 minutes. Won’t make again.

By: Ashley Koistinen

Ashley Koistinen — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 17:55:59 +0000

This is too good! The whole family love it and it was gone within 24 hours.

By: Karen

Karen — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 00:15:40 +0000

I just tried this recipe today and loved it! I didn’t have any nuts in my pantry, so I used sunflower and chia seeds and 1/4 cup of almond butter. I also added an extra cup of coconut flakes. It turned out great! I think this will become a new staple in our house. 🙂

By: Bettie

Bettie — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:19:04 +0000

I agree with a couple of the others on the point of HEALTHY……..I think I would just be better off to eat a Hershey Bar! Just kidding but…….Those carbs are pure sugar…..so is honey and dried fruit….EEEKKKKK

By: Brooke

Brooke — Sun, 14 Aug 2016 20:18:09 +0000

In reply to Elaine McFadden.

I am also a registered dietitian and absolutely agree. You have to understand the science. It is not all about the numbers. Calories in, calories out is an outdated concept. Thank you for your comments. I will look you up on Pinterest!

By: shrav

shrav — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 19:57:40 +0000

Hi Katie
i would like to know soak the nuts/seeds before using it to make the bar and do i also need to dehydrate the same,
thanks
shrav

By: Deidre

Deidre — Tue, 05 Jul 2016 14:19:16 +0000

Holy crap! What is going on with some of these posts??? Calories! Really? If you eat healthy foods and move your tuchus, you can eat just about anything and maintain healthy body weight. Not only that, but you won’t find yourself eating your feelings, if you feel good!
I apologize for my fellow human beings who appear to be sooooo angry about calories and scientific methodology. Eat healthy, move your body and for everyone’s sake…be kind-or go home.
P.S. Thanks for the link for coconut flakes. They were on sale 40% off!!!

By: Becky

Becky — Mon, 04 Jul 2016 18:06:18 +0000

In reply to Elaine McFadden.

Yes!!! Thank you! This is what I try to tell people, but they just don’t want to understand, I guess. I think we’ve been brainwashed too much. Just eat real food. I ALWAYS notice an increase in energy, a decrease on the scale, better fitting clothing, and overall well-being when I eat more of these naturally “fatty” and “sugary” foods. If we were to really worry about naturally occurring sugars in our food, we’d have nearly nothing left to consume – especially in the produce department. A little education goes a long way. Thanks again for your comment.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Tue, 21 Jun 2016 17:28:41 +0000

THANK YOU for the wonderful recipe!!! As with any recipe I find it’s really just a starting point that I change and personalize to make my own. I like mine a little less sweet so my dry to liquid ratio is higher. Mine is 4 ½ cups dry ingredients to ½ cup of liquid. If it’s still too sweet for you add a cup or 2 of dry ingredients (I used untoasted rolled oats since we don’t have an issue with them) into the cooled granola. See, everyone’s happy! =) The point is, it’s a great recipe to play with and make it your own. Use different seeds or nuts or even add fruit (after it’s toasted) if you really want. You can also use different oils or sweeteners too. Whatever you want. It’s your homemade granola and it’s WAAAY BETTER THAN STORE BOUGHT! =)

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Mon, 11 Apr 2016 03:35:43 +0000

In reply to Ann. It is OR. You would use one or the other.

By: Ann

Ann — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 17:50:49 +0000

The ingredient list says to use maple syrup OR honey but in the instructions you say to add maple syrup AND honey. Can you please tell me which it is….Thank you!

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Fri, 11 Mar 2016 19:56:02 +0000

In reply to Sunny. Hi Sunny- Thanks for the heartfelt comment and suggestion. I can definitely understand where you are coming from, and I actually agree with you. I actually added that statement to several recipes to avoid an influx of comments I was getting about the importance of consuming sweets in moderation and that even honey has too much sugar, etc. There is also such a balance between trying to share enough about myself to connect with readers but without oversharing or offending someone. At the end of the day, it seems that it is impossible to avoid making someone upset no matter what or how I write, so I just share from the heart and hope that it is helpful to others who are lookgin for the information. Thanks again for the input and for reading.

By: Sunny

Sunny — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 15:33:05 +0000

This blog would be more enjoyable if you didn’t so often make statements like, “I don’t always make desert, but.” Everyone reading this blog is mature enough to know to moderate sweets without you making a point to say it, and just because you post a sweet recipe doesn’t mean people are judging you thinking “she must eat so many sweets.” And who cares if some judge you that way? It feels like this blog couldn’t exist if there wasn’t always some criticism being exchanged. I have been reading this blog for years and finally unsubscribed because of that tone I find in so many articles began to get under my skin so much, I think, because of the fact that I was doing it too, always needing something to “be wrong” in relation to my “being right.”. It cut me off from joy and peace. Just say the wonderful things you have to say without the judgentalism and lecturing, and don’t talk about yourself when you don’t have to. I know this was harsh maybe and I won’t be offended if you don’t publish this comment. But it’s advice from my heart. I really do think this is the fatal flaw of your blog and maybe a blind spot on your part. You have a lot to offer and you are a beautiful person. The blog you do is a good thing but you have to “let it go” if you want it to be what it can and should be. Thanks for all that I’ve learned from you.

By: Wellness Mama

Wellness Mama — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 23:41:28 +0000

In reply to betsy. I've bought and used both in the past, but only use the Gold label any more...

By: betsy

betsy — Tue, 08 Mar 2016 23:19:25 +0000

In reply to Wellness Mama. Dear Katie, Do you recommend buying the Tropical Traditions Gold Label Extra Virgin Coconut Oil or just getting their regular, non-organic coconut oil? I plan to do everything with it from cooking to snack recipes to skin care. Also, what is the name of your holistic dentist? I live in NKY and wonder if I might be able to see him/her. There is one two hours north of me that uses the Huggins Protocol but doesn't see children. Thanks for your help!

By: Marisol

Marisol — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 20:50:29 +0000

I tried this recipe and loved it. I will cut down a little on the sweetness next time but only because I don’t like things to sweet. I am not an expert on nutrition but I believe that not eating grains does help your body function better. There was a comment made that you need grains in your diet or in the future your cholesterol, Idl’s and triglycerides may give you problems. Like heart disease, metabolic syndrome diabetes and obesity.

I am 46 years old. Started this diet a year ago because the doctor told me I was borderline diabetic and I also needed to loose some weight. I did research before starting the diet and no grains made sense to me. Just went to the doctor. I was very happy to find out that my blood test were better than the year before. Cholesterol had gone down and it was not bad to begin with. The blood sugar stayed the same but I have to admit sometimes I do eat things that are not part of the diet. And yes I did loose the weight and have been able to keep it off with this diet. The best thing is that I don’t feel like I am on a diet.

I love all of Wellness Mama’s blogs. This was the first website I found when I first started with my diet. I always find myself coming back. I love all of the helpful information I find and great recipes.

I have to say Wellness Mama keeps me going. Thank you for all the time you put into everything you do to help people like me.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 20 Feb 2016 16:55:50 +0000

OMG. THIS. IS. AMAZING. So good in fact that while I left it to cool, half of it went missing as my family ate it! Now I have to make it, guard it and hide the granola if I ever want to get any. I just recently found out that all my medical issues all stemmed from grains and this recipe was a huge help in helping me get over the gluten/grain free hump. Thank you!

By: Danica Kochman

Danica Kochman — Thu, 18 Feb 2016 00:44:42 +0000

I LOVE this recipe.
I made it and included a chai spice blend and it was out of this world! Seriously, thank you for this recipe… its a great base recipe to be able to get fun and creative.
Hope you enjoy the chai 😉