Coconut Pecan Granola
This delicious 3-Ingredient Coconut Pecan Granola Recipe is the perfect sweet crunch for your morning. With my homemade granola recipe and a little sweetness from fresh fruit, you can make the perfect yogurt bowl in no time.
I love yogurt. I can just eat it plain with a spoon, but adding in pecan coconut granola and fruit makes it the perfect breakfast, snack, or dessert. I eat yogurt, granola, and berries for breakfast almost every morning.
Since it only takes a few ingredients and a couple of minutes to make, we end up making this all the time. It is one of my family’s favorite easy recipes!
Love this recipe? Try my Keto Granola Bars and Low Carb Granola next!
Ingredients
With only three simple ingredients, you will be blown away by how tasty and easy this homemade granola is to make. This is one of the fastest breakfasts I make. All you need is a large skillet and some parchment paper or waxed paper. No baking sheet, mixing bowl, or food processor needed!
- Pecans
- Unsweetened Coconut
- Sweetener
See quantities in the recipe card.
How to Make Coconut Pecan Granola
First Step: Toast the coconuts and pecans together in a large skillet. Cook them over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until they are golden brown and fragrant. I have been known to walk away and burn this, so make sure to stay close by.
Second Step: Add in the sugar-free sweetener and stir it well until it melts.
Third Step: Pour the granola on a piece of parchment paper and let it cool. Then you can enjoy it any way you like.
Variations
Besides the fact that this 3-ingredient granola recipe tastes fabulous, it’s also super versatile. You can make it with your choice of nuts, with or without coconut, and with any additional mix-ins you’d like. I like adding sesame seeds and unsweetened dried cranberries to my granola recipe. Here are some ideas.
- Nuts – Swap in almonds, walnuts, macadamia nuts, or a combination.
- Spices – Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon or my Baking Spice Mix onto the granola. Stir well.
- Chocolate – While the granola is laid out on a piece of parchment paper, drizzle melted sugar-free chocolate on it. Any kind of chocolate works as long as it’s sugar-free. Or sugar free chocolate chips can be added after it cools.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – When fall hits, it just makes sense to have pumpkin-flavored everything. Why not add some to the granola mixture?
- Seeds – Adding in a few seeds, such as sunflower seeds, flax seeds, or pumpkin seeds, is a great way to add some nutrients, flavor, and texture.
- Sea Salt – Sprinkle just a little bit of sea salt on the granola before serving. It is a perfect combination of sweet and savory.
- Extract – Mix one teaspoon of your favorite extract with the sweetener before it is added to give a boost of vibrant flavor. I like vanilla extract, but almond or maple would be a nice choice as well.
- Clusters – Prefer bigger chunks in your granola? Simply form granola clusters before it hardens instead of spreading the granola thin on the tray.
For a great granola recipe that uses old-fashioned oats and maple syrup, try this Cinnamon Granola Recipe.
Storage
The most important part of storing granola is that it needs to be in a sealed airtight container. It shouldn’t be exposed to sunlight, moisture, or heat. A cool, dry place like your pantry is ideal. It will last around two weeks.
In the refrigerator, it can last up to 3 months, making a great recipe to keep on hand for your keto diet.
You can also freeze granola! Freezing granola will give it a shelf life of up to 6 months. Again, keep it sealed and airtight. When you are ready to serve it, simply grab it out of the freezer and let it thaw for a few minutes, then enjoy.
Common Questions
Can I bake this in the oven?
Yes, start by preheating your oven to 325°F and lining a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone liner. Spread the pecans and unsweetened coconut in an even layer. Bake for about 8 to 12 minutes, stirring halfway through, until everything is lightly toasted and smells amazing. Keep an eye on it near the end since the coconut can brown fast.
Once you take the pan out of the oven, immediately sprinkle the sugar-free sweetener over the hot nut mixture and stir well so it melts slightly and coats everything evenly. If needed, return to the oven for a minute or two.
Let the 3-ingredient coconut pecan granola cool completely on the baking pan. Once it is down to room temperature, you can transfer it to a storage container.
How do I serve healthy granola?
A fun way to serve yogurt to guests is to set up a yogurt bar. Put out a big bowl of yogurt, some homemade granola, and sliced fruits and berries. Little mason jars work well to allow your guests to make their own layered yogurt parfaits.
For anyone who prefers their granola as a cereal, you can also offer almond milk or carton coconut milk. Or for a dairy-free option, serve with Instant Pot Coconut Yogurt.
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3-Ingredient Coconut Pecan Granola Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups pecans chopped
- 2 cups flaked coconut unsweetened
- 1/2 cup sugar free sweetener (such as my sweetener or Gentle Sweet)
Instructions
- Preheat a large skillet over high heat.
- Add the pecans and coconut and stir for 5 minutes or until they are toasted. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Add the sweetener to the pan. Stir until it melts and coats the nuts and coconut.
- Pour onto a piece of greased waxed or parchment paper. Let cool.
Notes
Nutrition
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Originally Published February 4, 2019. Revised and Republished May 15, 2026.
Hi! I have only been able to make this once without burning both the pecans and the coconut. It was SO good when I didn’t burn it but I can’t afford to waste pecans or the coconut. Any ideas why I seem to be the only one having this problem? I’ve even tried it with the heat turned down but still burns and I’m stirring constantly. So disappointing. ☹️
You could just add the pecans and coconut after the sweetener melts and thickens. Stoves can very so much. You may need to cook it at an even lower temp.
I will try that, thank you!😊
Are the coconut and pecan cooked dry? Then the sweetener added?
Yes, they are toasted when dry. Then added back to the pan with the melted sweetener.
Maybe l missed something? Although l read the post twice. I don’t understand where it just says “sweetner”. Does Equal and Splenda melt???
The words ‘sugar free sweetener’ are a link to my sweetener recipe. You can use that or Trim Healthy Mama Gentle Sweet. I don’t think equal or Splenda would work.
I make this all the time and add to Greek plain yogurt. Delicious! I do add natural, sliced almonds and lots of cinnamon and store it in a mason jar. My hubby loves it too.
Thanks
Made this last night and I had it for lunch today with almond milk. Oh my, it was so good. Thank you for this recipe.
I just made this granola and it is delicious! Thank you.
Does this remain sticky or does it dry ? Just made it and it’s still warm but yummy ☺️
I always like putting granola on my salads, but most are so high in sugar that I stopped. This would be great to start putting on my salads again. Thanks!
Would this recipe work if I added more nuts and seeds like sunflower seed, pumpkin seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, chopped almonds, etc? Would I need to increase the amount of sweetener? I have Swerve in the house right now which subs as 1:1 for sugar. Would I need to double the amount of sweetener listed in the recipe if I use the Swerve?
I love the fact you make it on the stove in a pan and it is so simple. I am going tent camping for 10 weeks and am looking for snacks I can make using a Coleman propane stove. This looks like it would be perfect. Thanks!
Yes, it will work. Yes, if you add more ingredients increase the sweetener so you have enough syrup. And, yes, double the swerve.
As a newly diagnosed Type 1 diabetic at age 60, I feel like a kid trying to learn to cook and bake again! It’s been a challenge! Thank you for amazing recipes that are yummy! This granola is the bomb! I appreciate you so very much and have many more of your recipes saved!
God bless you!
Dawn
Simple granola recipes like this are so welcome for busy weekday mornings. Keeping a batch of this on hand at all times!
I never thought about making a granola with just nuts and coconut but I bet it’s a delicious topper for both pancakes and yogurt. I like my yogurt topped with plenty of fruit, usually some of my homemade granola and, if I’m feeling indulgent, some dark chocolate chips.
How should I store leftover granola? And how long will it last.
In an airtight container at room temp for a month or so.