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Mango-Coconut Granola

Sometimes, we all need to be reminded of what’s to come. And right now during cold but not cold Martha’s Vineyard winter, the one thing I’m looking forward is to summer. Heck, I’ll take spring if it just gets here fast enough.  This mango-coconut granola will get you singing a summer song in no time!

We’re all overdosing on winter comfort foods: soups, stews, curries, and creamy pastas. We forget about the bright summer fruits, that although not available fresh right now, are available in other forms. Such is the current situation for mangoes. 

Mangoes are my reference to summer. Blending fresh mangoes with a touch of cinnamon for a breakfast smoothie, or as a mid-afternoon snack during the hot days. Since fresh mangoes are not available in New England right now, I was happy to find the Bare Fruit Snacks. They offer three types of apple chips, as well as dried cherries, mangoes and pears.

Some information from their website:

  • 100% Organic – Bare Fruit dried apple chips and fruit snacks are made from Certified 100% Organic Fruit, ensuring that you are getting healthy pesticide free snacks for you and your family. Even the cinnamon we use in our cinnamon apple chips is 100% organic.
  • Baked, Not Fried – Bare Fruit is cored, sliced and baked in wood-burning ovens for over 10 hours, at a very low temperature, to preserve nutrients, freshness, and taste.
  • Low in calories, high in fiber and naturally sweet.
  • No additives, No preservatives, No added sugar
  • Free of GMOs (Genetically Modified Organisms). The fruit that we use in our dried fruit snacks comes from trees and plants from the original seed stock and not from scientifically engineered plants.
  • Cholesterol Free
  • 1 yr long shelf life with no refrigeration required
  • Kosher and Gluten-Free
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Recipe for Mango-Coconut Granola

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Mango-Coconut Granola

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 2 cups

Mango-Coconut Granola

Ingredients

  • 1 package dried mango
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 box raisins
  • 2 tablespoons slivered, blanched almonds
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
  • to taste: vanilla salt, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, cloves

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Grease a baking tray with olive oil.
  2. In a medium bow, mix all the ingredients together.
  3. Pour on baking tray and bake for 10-20 minutes, until golden brown and crisp.
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https://www.cookingwithbooks.net/2012/02/mango-coconut-granola.html

 

What would be the perfect ingredients in YOUR dream granola? 
What summer fruits do you miss? 
Disclaimer: Bare Fruit Snacks kindly sent me their dried mango chips to test and no monetary compensation was exchanged. Opinions are (and always will be) 100% my own and based on my testing.


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  1. Cake Duchess says

    March 1, 2012 at 2:41 am

    You know I’m a mango fan like you are and this granola looks just perfect:)LOVE the coconut in it and need some right now for a snack:)

    Reply
  2. Priscilla says

    February 29, 2012 at 4:12 pm

    I was just thinking about changing up my favorite granola recipe with some tropical flavors which, of course include mango and coconut!

    Reply
  3. moonsword says

    February 28, 2012 at 4:50 pm

    Thanks for the recipe and link for Bare Fruit! The place I usually buy it only has sugared dried mangoes so Bare Fruit is a great find!
    My ideal granola would include any of these: unsugared dried blueberries, chopped figs, dates, papayas, mangoes, pears…chopped raw cashews, pistachios, pecans or almonds…soy nuts, dried chickpeas, raw pumpkin seeds, raw sunflower seeds…maybe a sprinkling of flax meal and the yummy spice mix you mentioned!
    I miss all summer fruits from strawberries to melons to fresh figs, especially organic and freshly picked. They all remind me of sunny summers sloppily eating juicy fruits, walking barefoot in cutoffs and picnicking with my family. 🙂

    Reply
  4. Carolyn says

    February 28, 2012 at 10:40 am

    Yep, a great recipe to help you think of the tropics. It’s been a weird winter here in New England!

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    February 28, 2012 at 3:16 am

    nice opinion.. thanks for sharing....

    Reply
  6. Jenni says

    February 28, 2012 at 12:16 am

    Mmmm…mphh….crunchcrunchcrunch. I would comment, but my mouf is full! Is there any fat in it? Coconut oil sounds promising (you have me hooked; I put it in/on everything, now)! lol

    Reply
  7. Karen says

    February 27, 2012 at 7:01 pm

    What a great recipe. The mango coconut combo sounds perfect.
    I can’t wait for all the summer berries and tomatoes…makes my mouth water just thinking about it!

    Reply
  8. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says

    February 27, 2012 at 2:02 pm

    This recipe looks amazing! I love granola!!

    Reply
  9. Karriann says

    February 27, 2012 at 1:20 pm

    This is interesting. Why haven’t I made granolas before? Thanks for sharing your recipe!

    “Happy Cooking”

    Reply
  10. Kathy says

    February 27, 2012 at 6:22 am

    Very nice photo. I am sooo going to make a bunch of this! No idea why I’ve never done my own granola before. Thanks for the post.

    Reply
  11. El says

    February 27, 2012 at 3:19 am

    This granola looks great. Thanks for the tip on the snack company too. I’m always looking for places that source their food carefully.

    Reply
  12. Deborah says

    February 27, 2012 at 12:13 am

    I have been using a lot of frozen mangoes, but I’m thinking I need some dried mango in my life, too. This granola sounds amazing!!

    Reply
  13. Michelle Jaffee says

    February 26, 2012 at 5:05 pm

    LOVE granola and especially all the ingredients in this one… Yummy!

    Reply
  14. Junia says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:23 am

    nelly, what an artistic shot of granola. love it! and those measuring spoons rock. where did you get them from??

    Reply
  15. Sam Henderson says

    February 26, 2012 at 4:04 am

    Um… HEART those measuring spoons! …plus granola goodness?! Thanks for posting.

    Reply
  16. Terra says

    February 26, 2012 at 1:46 am

    I miss melons!!!! I wonder if I can put melon chunks in a homemade granola:-) Your granola sounds pretty fantastic, love the addition of mangos! Yum:-) Hugs, Terra

    Reply
  17. Anonymous says

    February 25, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    en santo domingo ya es tiempo de mangos asi que pronto pondremos a secar algunos al horno, los mezclaremos como dices con avena y especias y a disfrutar….love you. mom

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    February 25, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    toda una forma saludable de una rica merienda o desayuno lleno de mucha fibra y poca grasa, amo tus recetas, me encantan tus ideas , tu mami

    Reply
  19. Shulie says

    February 25, 2012 at 8:05 pm

    NO way Missy! How did you know am crazed for anything granola and granola bars?! You mind reader!! OMG love dried mangos!! In any event I should be doing my chores but instead am visiting with you!! 🙂

    Reply

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