Puffed Millet Granola with Almonds, Honey and Coconut

A bowl of granola and yogurt surrounded by a small dish of honey and a jar of yogurt.

5 from 12 votes

Puffed Millet Granola with Almonds, Honey and Coconut

Crispy, crunchy (gluten-free) puffed millet granola with almonds, honey, and coconut. Enjoy it by the handful, sprinkled over yogurt with fresh fruit, or even as a crunchy topping for your favorite smoothie bowl.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 334kcal

Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

2 cups puffed millet or puffed rice, quinoa or kamut
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
3 tablespoons butter, melted or coconut oil
3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325F.
In a large bowl, combine the millet, almonds, coconut, butter, honey and salt. Mix well to ensure everything is evenly coated. Spread the granola mixture onto a large baking tray. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Let the granola cool completely on the pan before serving or transferring to a storage container. Serve with yogurt and your preferred fruit and toppings. See toppings suggestions below.

Notes

(Optional) Granola Toppings:

Nuts: Toasted nuts add a (necessary) crunch to these otherwise tender, soft oats. Try toasted walnuts, almonds or pecans.
Seeds: Seeds like hemp, chia or flax can be added into the mix early on, for the overnight process, or as a topping just before serving.
Dried Fruit: Try golden raisins, dates, dried blueberries or cherries – you really can’t go wrong here.
Fresh Fruit: For me, sliced banana is a must. Blueberries, raspberries, stone fruit and apple are also known to make an appearance in my morning oats.
Spices and Sweeteners: Warming spices like cinnamon, cardamon, and clove will bring a real autumnal vibe to your oats. A drizzle of honey or maple syrup can add the perfect touch of sweetness.
Wildcard Additions: a drizzle of almond butter, dollop of jam, almond butter, cacao nibs or toasted coconut flakes – the world is your oyster.

Storage and Shelf Life: Store granola in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

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