Here is a recipe for a nutty granola that I experimented with and seems to go over well:) I originally saw this recipe posted by wellnessmama and added a few things;)
2 cups of Coconut shavings (larger than flakes if possible)
1.5 cups of nuts (I use cashews & Pecans)
0.5 cups of seeds (sunflower, pumpkin, chia)
2-3 tbsp coca nibs
2 tsp dried fruit (I use currents)
3-4 tbsp maple syrup
1-2 tbsp honey
1-2 tbsp coconut oil
0.5 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp vanilla
a pinch of celtic sea salt
(optional) 1-2 cardamom pod seeds (you can pound out seeds with mortar and pestle)
(optional) 2 cloves and 0.5 star anise (Powdered)
Add more or less of the ingredients you prefer
Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees
Melt the coconut oil and honey together on low heat if not already liquid.
Combine all contents in a bowl add more honey or maple syrup if needed and spread onto a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 min
remove and cool, breaking it into pieces once at room temperature and store in airtight container. (Eat within 2 weeks)
This recipe also works without the Maple syrup, just add more honey