I have an intense obsession.
Coconut, in all forms, is my kryptonite.
I can’t contain myself around it. And I like it that way.
If you love macaroons, you will adore this granola.
I promise that it tastes just like a macaroon. Maybe it even tastes better.
It’s possible.
My lack of self control around granola is despicable.
Scratch that – it’s nonexistent.
Coconut + granola in one? I’m screwed.
Last night, I found myself elbows deep in macaroon granola. Moping around in my elastic-waistband pants, I shoveled handfuls from the pan to my mouth. Then I proceeded to watch a Jersey Shore marathon, make 3 more batches of granola, clean our bathrooms with a toothbrush and dream about spray tans.
I’m not sure what that means, but please send help.
And some wine, too. I think it will go great with the granola.
Macaroon Granola
2 cups rolled oats
1/4 cup wheat germ
1/4 cup ground flaxseed
1 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped almonds
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
contents of 1/2 vanilla bean
1/4 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil, liquid
1/4 cup coconut butter, melted
Preheat oven to 375.
In a large bowl, combine oats, flax, wheat germ, coconut, sea salt and almonds. In a separate bowl, combine coconut oil with honey and extracts. Add oil mixture to oat mixture and stir until moistened. Add scraped vanilla beans and coconut butter, mixing thoroughly.
Lay on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes, flipping every 5 minutes, or until golden brown and toasty.
If you need me, I’ll be at the mall buying bigger jeans.
With a snack-bag full of granola.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
ohhh man!! I will need to try that ASAP!!! Looks SO delicious!
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My daughter loves coconut!! I actually have everything but the coconut butter, but I’ll just sub regular.
Thanks Jessica! I’ll send some wine! :D
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Hilarious! Once again. And that pic seriously just gave me a foodgasm. It looks delicious! Beyond. Really. Ok, I’m stopping here..
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This looks so great! I can’t wait to try it!
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Ummm can I just say that you’re freaking hilarious?? The combination of delicious recipes and your humor is….well…EPIC.
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Sign me up! Coconut’s #1 fan right here! Unsweet or sweetened coconut shreds?
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Jessica — July 21st, 2010 @ 12:31 pm
I almost always have both on hand. Either works!
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I’m surprised. I would have thought bacon was your kryptonite. Guess I don’t know you as well as I thought. ;-)
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Mmm, love it!
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I love coconut too! This looks AWESOME!!!
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MMMM I love coconut and granola, so coconut macaroon sounds amazing.
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You just crack me up!
Great looking granola.
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your house has GOT To be off the chain good smelling after making this stuff…omg yum!
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That, as always looks delicious.
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haha this cracked me up! LOVING the granola though :)
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I have a problem when it comes to coconut too. I love the taste, I love the smell, I just love it.
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I’m with you…coconut can’t really get any better. Unless you combine it with sugar and carbs. I want a snack bag full of granola with me next time I go shopping, too.
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I don’t know how many times I’ve sat hand-to-mouth from a granola bag as well. That stuff is lethal!
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I am in absolutely in love with coconut too. There is a place in DC called Z-burger that makes a delicious Mounds shake. It seriously taste exactly like a mounds bar and being a huge coconut and dark chocolate = pure heaven for me.
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You had me at coconut. I seriously could not be trusted around this either. Holy yum!!
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Love coconut!!! I eat something that has coconut in it at least once day, okay maybe every meal ; )
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oh wow. WOOOOW! I’ve always had an affinity for coconut/coconut flavored items, but lately it has become an intense obsession. I think this little recipe is just what i need to fuel the obsession! hehe THANKS!
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Ha! Jersey Shore marathon. You are hilarious.
This looks like a great recipe. Are you sure there is no way to incorporate bacon?? ;)
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Coconut is a flavor that I never tire of…yum!
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I’m so mad at you for posting this…NOW I HAVE TO MAKE IT!!
~Alyssa
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I love reading your posts, you always make me laugh! That granola sounds so good!
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That looks scrumptious!
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I didn’t have vanilla bean (doubled the extract), coconut extract (used almond instead) or coconut butter (used coconut oil) and still this granola was INSANELY good!…and I’ve never considered myself a coconut lover. Just the right amount of sweet, salt and crunch. I devoured it by myself in 2.5 days – my rationalization was swimming a mile yesterday and biking for 22 miles today to mitigate the damage to this grandma’s thighs. Problem is, my granola is GONE and I am craving MORE. Thanks for a great recipe, Jessica. I am really enjoying your humor.
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Yes, I do love me some macaroons. This is out of control. And PS, your wedding cake is pretty out of control, too. Not that I expected anything less :)
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I made a batch of this yesterday and walked into the kitchen shortly after to find my husband, 4-year old son and 2-year old son shoving fistfuls of it into their mouths. I suspect I will have to make another batch today. SOOO good.
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Jessica — February 12th, 2011 @ 10:02 pm
hehehe so glad it was a hit!
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I say YES to this!
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I’m about to make this granola today. It looks delicious! I was wondering what coconut butter is though. I looked it up and read that coconut oil and coconut butter are the same
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