I am really excited to share this orange scented Coconut Cashew Granola with you today. We’ve been enjoying it so much for breakfast, an anytime snack and sometimes for dessert with a few mini chocolate chips thrown in. It’s slightly sweet, perfectly crisp, nutty in just the right amount and delicately scented with bright citrus-y notes. And if all that wasn’t tempting enough, the good-for-you factor should seal the deal. Now let’s talk about how to make this insanely delicious recipe…..

I love making granola. It’s so fast and easy and I really feel like there’s something so beautiful about a jar of homemade granola sitting on the counter adding a gourmet cafe feel to your kitchen. I usually have this very thing on my counter in something like this, right next to a jar of some handmade crackers. The kids love both and enjoy having easy access to a healthy, wholesome breakfast or snack when they want. Which is pretty cool now that one of my munchkins is becoming a little more independent and gets a big confidence boost about being able to serve himself and his little sis a bowl of cereal all by himself. He even handles the glass milk bottle all on his own. That one makes me nervous, but so far so good.

If you’ve tried my Everyday Maple Almond Granola and enjoy it, I think you’ll love this. It’s equally as simple to make. Mix the ingredients in a large bowl, pour onto a sheet tray and bake for about 25 minutes.

This one is also only barely sweetened with a little honey or maple syrup and has a touch of brown sugar which helps the orange zest get nicely mixed in. Some coconut oil adds to the heavenly, but not overpowering coconut flavor in this, and the combo of coconut flakes with shredded coconut gives it such a nice extra-light crisp. I’ve added some of my usual power go-to’s like flax seeds and hemp seeds for the protein, fiber, healthy fats, and other nutritional benefits they add. And then the cashews and almonds give it that delicious nutty flavor and crunch. This is such a yummy and satisfying treat you can enjoy anytime of day and feel good about.

If you give this a go, I’d love to hear how it turns out down in the comments below or tagged @a_treat_life on Instagram. Thanks for stopping by and happy granola days!