The perfect homemade holiday gift for co-workers and neighbors, these Coconut Macadamia Nut Granola gift boxes are quick, simple and so good. Also great as a party favor, you can make big batches so it’s easy to give these to everyone you know, all season long!
If your like us, your holiday list is long. And that means you’ve got all sorts of people to love. Which is awesome.
But it also means you’ve got all sorts of gifts to give this time of year, and that can get a wee bit stressful.
Because you want to give just-the-right thing. Something sweet and thoughtful. Something unique and useful. Something so good, they won’t want to toss it in the garbage after you go.
With these awesome goals as our goal, we set out early this year to create some unique prezzies that can be made in minutes, but offer up original ideas on great-to-recieve gifts.
These Pecan Pancake Gift Jars make it easy to give a Holiday Morning Breakfast.
And this deeeelicious Coconut Macadamia Nut Granola may just be the best homemade granola you’ve ever homemade. Tucked inside these tiny Chinese Takeout boxes? This may just be the cutest gift you’ve ever gifted.
To make this an extra-simple gift, granola is easy to make in big batches. And here’s a FREE PRINTABLE gift tag. Just click + print and put it on your favorite cardstock. Then package cooked granola in Take-Out Containers like this and tie with a bow.
For added fun, try tucking a little metal or acrylic scoop into to the granola before tying up. It makes it extra fun to open the package and dive right in!
Is homemade granola good for you?
Homemade granola can be good for you or indulgent, it all depends on the ingredients used! Of course, one of the biggest benefits of making anything homemade is you have complete control over what goes into the recipe. Which means you can choose organic, wholesome and healthy ingredients to make the best granola for you.
Is it cheaper to make your own granola?
Ingredients matter here! When making granola at home, a simple recipe can be made for less than many store brands, but cost can quickly add up as higher quality or more ingredients are used.
How long does homemade granola last?
Store homemade granola in an airtight container, in a cool dry spot and it can keep for up to 6 months. If granola is moist, soft or wet, keep in the fridge and enjoy within 1 week.
What can you add to granola?
If you’ll eat it in a cookie or a bowl of cereal, it’s probably good in granola! When making homemade granola, you can boost the flavors with almonds, walnuts, pecans or macadamia nuts, flavored honey or maple syrup, flavor extracts, coconut, chocolate chips, chocolate chunks and dried fruits are all delicious when added to a pan of homemade granola. For best results, stir into the mix jut as the granola emerges from the stove. Unless it’s chocolate—then you’ll want to add that to the granola once it’s cooled.
What is the healthiest granola?
Whole grain oats and real maple syrup is found in every bag of Bob’s Red Mill granola. With delicious flavors and lots of gluten-free options, too, they’re our go-to grocery granolas!
How do you make granola stick together?
With this recipe, honey makes it all stick together…and it sticks together deliciously! Maple syrup can also be used.
Coconut Macadamia Nut Granola
Serves 12
In a large bowl, stir together:
4 cups Bob’s Red Mill Oats
1 cup Bob’s Red Coconut Flakes
1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill Coconut Sugar
2/3 cup chopped macadamia nuts
Small bowl:
1/4 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup melted butter or coconut oil
1 teaspoon coconut extract
3/4 teaspoon salt
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes and stir. Then for another 11-13 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and cool, then toss in:
3/4 cup freeze-dried strawberries
1/2 cup freeze-dried blueberries
1 cup white chocolate chips