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By Kaleigh McMordie - March 2, 2022

Vegan Coconut Tahini Granola

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overhead view of tahini coconut granola and blackberries in a bowl with text overlay.

Both healthy and delicious, this chunky coconut tahini granola with big, crunchy clusters and a slightly sweet flavor is perfect for topping yogurt or snacking on by the handful! With only 6 simple ingredients, it's super easy to make. (vegan, gluten-free)

overhead view of coconut tahini granola and blackberries in a bowl with a gold spoon.

I think I've come up with THE BEST granola recipe yet. If you love tahini, coconut, and big, chunky clusters, you'll swoon over this granola, too! Grab a bowl and sheet pan, and I'll teach you how to make the most delicious chunky granola you ever did eat!

Why You'll Love Coconut Tahini Granola

This granola is made for tahini fans! Filled with deliciously nutty coconut and tahini, it's very lightly sweetened with maple syrup so that the natural flavors can shine without sugar overload. Perfectly baked into big chunky clusters, it's delicious mixed with your favorite dried fruit (I love dried blueberries), sprinkled over some creamy Greek yogurt, doused in milk, or of course, snacking on by the handful!

The Ingredients

overhead view of ingredients needed to make coconut tahini granola.
  • Rolled oats (old fashioned oats)
  • Coconut - You can use thicker flaked coconut or the thinner kind. I use unsweetened.
  • Crispy rice cereal - I use brown rice cereal, but regular crispy rice cereal is just fine too! Use certified gluten-free, if necessary.
  • Maple syrup
  • Tahini - I like roasted, salted tahini, but any kind you like is fine!
  • Coconut oil - I use unrefined coconut oil.
  • Salt - To enhance the flavor

How To Make It

six image collage showing steps for making chunky coconut tahini granola.
  1. Mix the dry ingredients.
  2. Stir in the wet ingredients.
  3. Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment or a silicone mat in a single, tight layer.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden WITHOUT stirring.
  5. Let it cool, again without stirring. Once cool break it into pieces.

The Method For Making Super Chunky Granola

The key to those huge, glorious clusters is all in how you bake your granola. You've got to spread it in a single layer with no holes. You shouldn't be able to see the parchment or baking sheet through the granola. Then bake WITHOUT stirring - this is KEY! Once you take the granola out and let it cool, you can break it up into delicious, crunchy, extra chunky pieces (the way I love my granola). Or break it up as small as you'd like.

chunks of tahini coconut granola next to a white bowl of granola and berries.

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Have you ever tried making granola before? What's your favorite flavor?

Did you make this recipe? Please leave a star rating in the comments!

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Chunky Vegan Coconut Tahini Granola

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★★★★★

5 from 3 reviews

Both healthy and delicious, this chunky coconut tahini granola with big, crunchy clusters and a slightly sweet flavor is perfect for topping yogurt or snacking on by the handful! With only 6 simple ingredients, it's super easy to make. (vegan, gluten-free)

  • Author: Kaleigh
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: about 2.5 cups 1x
  • Category: breakfast
  • Method: baked
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • ½ cup unsweetened shredded or flaked coconut
  • ⅓ cup crispy brown rice cereal
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ¼ cup tahini
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350° F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone baking mat.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir together oats, coconut, rice cereal and salt.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and stir until combined.
  4. Pour onto your prepared baking sheet and spread in a single layer, but not too thinly. You want to have no spots of parchment showing through so that you get chunky clusters.
  5. Bake granola 10-15 minutes WITHOUT stirring, or until the edges are just golden. Remove from the oven and let cool  for at least 10 minutes (still don't stir).
  6. Once cooled, break the granola up into pieces.

Notes

  • If you're gluten-free, make sure to verify that your brown rice cereal is gluten-free. (It all should be, but some brands might be processed near wheat containing products.) Nature's Path and One Degree both make gluten-free versions.
  • Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Keywords: tahini coconut granola, chunky coconut granola

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This post was originally published March 2017 and has been updated.

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About Kaleigh McMordie

Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD, is a Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian in Abilene, Texas, as well as a member of the Baby Led Weaning Dietitians Network. Kaleigh can be found at kaleighmcmordie.com.

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Comments

  1. Grace C. says

    February 07, 2021 at 9:23 pm

    This is one of the best granola recipes I’ve ever made or tasted! My husband also loves it. We’ve made it a few times and like to eat it on yogurt, with Cheerios, or just by the handful with some pecans. It’s in our regular rotation of recipes and is always missed when it runs out.

    One of these days I might also try swapping the tahini for almond butter just to experiment!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kaleigh says

      February 08, 2021 at 11:00 am

      Thanks so much for your review! I am so glad you like the recipe. I think almond butter would be great!

      Reply
  2. Karen says

    July 12, 2020 at 8:33 pm

    One of the best tasting granola recipes I've tried! Delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. Karen says

    July 06, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    Love it!!! Delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Kaleigh says

      July 06, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Nanaugh says

    December 12, 2018 at 7:40 am

    Hello there
    Made the receipt it’s the bomb, I consider making it for friends (Xmas gift) if I double or triple the receipt do you advise changing the cooking time? Txs for the reply and happy holidays

    Reply
    • Kaleigh says

      December 14, 2018 at 7:28 am

      Hi! I'm so glad you liked the recipe. For a bigger batch, you may just need a bigger pan or use two pans so that you can still get one single layer, but the cooking time should still be the same. Thanks for stopping by!

      Reply
  5. Lindsay// the toasted pine nut says

    April 09, 2017 at 10:49 pm

    Love the idea of tahini flavored granola!! Bahh, definitely need to try this recipe!! <3

    Reply

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