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This ube granola is crunchy, just the right amount of sweet, and loaded with texture from oats, almonds, and coconut flakes. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or even dessert.

Bowl filled with crunchy Ube Coconut Granola

Filipino Ube Recipes may be what we’re known for, but that doesn’t mean ube is limited to Filipino cuisine. Over the last few years, we’ve experimented with adding it to some of our favorite classics – Ube Cinnamon Rolls, Ube Rice Krispie Treats, Ube Cheesecake, Ube Creme Brulee, and more!

horizontal photo of crispy toasted Ube Coconut Granola on baking

Today we’re adding ube to another one of our favorites…homemade granola! It’s the perfect way to add a pop of color and subtle nuttiness to your everyday breakfast or snack routine. All you need is 10 ingredients and 1 bowl to make.

We recommend making a big batch at the start of the week and enjoying it in handfuls all week long. And to make things even easier, make your ube halaya in advance and keep in the fridge until ready to bake!

labeled ingredients for Ube Coconut Granola: rolled oats, coconut flakes, ube halaya, oil, flax seeds, salt, chia seeds, mape syrup, almonds and ube extract

Ingredients You’ll Need

Ube: For the perfect ube flavor and color, you’ll need a ½ cup of our homemade ube halaya and a few drops of ube extract. Use any leftover ube halaya to make our Ube Butter Mochi, Ube Ice Cream, or Ube Rice Krispie Treats!
Oil: Coconut oil is great if you’d like to enhance the coconut flavor. Otherwise, we love neutral tasting oils like vegetable oil, avocado oil, or light tasting olive oils.
Maple syrup: Adds a natural sweetness and helps to bind the granola clusters together while keeping it refined sugar free. You can also substitute in another liquid sweetener, such as agave or our simple syrup in a pinch!
Rolled oats: The hearty base of any granola! We recommend using old-fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. Quick oats are too soft and mushy.
Sliced almonds: Adds a subtle crunch and nutty flavor that compliments the nuttiness from the ube.
Coconut flakes: Adds additional texture and a natural coconut flavor. We like to use unsweetened coconut flakes, but if you like your granola sweet, feel free to opt for sweetened coconut flakes.
Seeds: A mix of chia seeds and flax seeds help to bind the granola clusters together and add additional texture.

Equipment Needed

mixing wet ingredients for Ube Coconut Granola in large glass bowl

How to Make Ube Granola

If you’ve made our peanut butter granola, making this ube granola is going to be a breeze!

Preheat and prep. Set the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix the wet ingredients. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ube halaya, ube extract, maple syrup, and oil.
Add the oats, almonds, chia, and flax seeds. Mix once more until uniform.
Spread and bake! Transfer the granola mixture to the lined baking sheet and spread evenly. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Cool for 20 minutes. Let the granola cool for at least 20 minutes before breaking it into clumps. Enjoy!

ube coconut granola in bowl with plan yogurt and spoon against pink backdrop

Serving Suggestions

Aside from eating it by the handful, this granola is an excellent breakfast or snack. Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy it:

Sprinkle on top of a homemade parfait.
Top your favorite smoothie bowl with an extra crunch.
Pour almond milk over it and enjoy it like a bowl of cereal.

Storage Instructions

This homemade granola should keep for up to 2 weeks when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid storing it in the refrigerator – the moisture will cause the granola to become soggy.

toasted Ube Coconut Granola on baking sheet against pink backdrop

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