Tropical Granola

  This Tropical Granola is lightly sweetened with toasted coconut, almonds, and pineapple. A healthier homemade alternative to store-bought granola. I love granola recipes. Homemade granola is one of my very favorite breakfasts. I make a big batch almost every week, because when we run out of granola it’s a very sad morning. I was stuck in a granola rut, making my same favorite granola recipe week after week. It’s delicious, but I needed some variety. For this tropical granola which is full of all sorts of yummy things, I mixed in coconut, slivered almonds, and dried pineapple. I added some puffed brown rice cereal to keep the granola light, and coconut oil to help the oats become crisp. This granola will bring a little taste of the tropics to your morning! My favorite way to enjoy it is with a splash of milk and topped with some fresh mango. While you might hesitate at the coconut (I’m not a fan of the texture of shredded coconut, but I do enjoy toasted coconut flakes in...