Dark Honey Pecan Granola

This makes many and more servings. Honey, pecans, and coconut flakes combine with rolled oats and bake at a higher temperature for a darker-colored, deeper-flavored granola sure to please. Store in an airtight container.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 17 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 27 mins
• Calories: 172 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups honey
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1 cup flax seeds
• 15 cups rolled oats
• 5 cups pecan halves
• 3 cups unsweetened coconut flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a 13x17-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Combine oats, pecan halves, coconut flakes, and flax seeds in the prepared baking dish; mix well.

Step 3

Combine honey, white sugar, coconut oil, and salt in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until mixture starts to bubble, 2 to 3 minutes. Whisk until honey and coconut oil are well-combined. Stir in vanilla extract.

Step 4

Pour honey mixture over oat mixture in the baking dish; stir until evenly distributed.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, until oats are a deep golden brown, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Allow to cool, about 1 hour. Break oat clusters apart before serving.