I was listening to country music while making this recipe – hence the name. Fun fact about me: my AOL username was cwgrlejh3 so I have always loved country music and coconut-y flavored things. This granola is made with just a few whole food ingredients, has a nice coconut flavor and stays chunky like a store bought granola without any additives. I hope you love it as much as me.
Preheat oven to 325.
In a mixing bowl, add:
1.5 cups GF oats (I use trader joes)
1/2 cup chopped nuts of choice (I used almonds)
1/2 cup coconut flakes (unsweetened)
2 tbsp chia seeds
1 tbsp coconut sugar
warm in a pan:
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/3 Cup maple syrup
dash of vanilla extract
Pour warm sauce over dry ingredients and mix together.
Spread on a parchment lined baking sheet evenly and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the pan around and bake for 5 more minutes (or until golden brown). Remove from oven and add sprinkle of sea salt to the top. Let cool completely before breaking up and eating with fruit or over acai / smoothie bowl.