# Homemade Coconut Granola This Healthy Vanilla Cereal is a Reduced Sugar Morning Meal By M | Published 2015-10-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coconut-granola References: [whiskaffair](http://www.whiskaffair.com/2015/10/vanilla-coconut-granola-recipe.html) & [whiskaffair](http://www.whiskaffair.com/) For foodies looking to personalize their morning cereals there is this [homemade vanilla coconut granola](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kall-organic-granola) recipe that is made from wholesome ingredients and contains very little sugar. This is a great alternative to store-bought versions that are packed with artificial flavors, additives and a high sugar content. The homemade granola begins with rolled oats that are dressed with almond flakes, shredded coconut and vanilla. To add a sweet taste, the oats are rolled in honey and brown sugar -- the sugar can be subbed in with agave, maple syrup or a sweetner if desired. To add texture and crunch the oats are baked along with [dried cranberries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natures-garden-clusters). This granola can be eaten as is with milk or overtop of yogurts, parfaits, desserts or even used in baking. The granola stores for up to a week. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Morning Cereals:** Opportunity for food companies to offer customizable cereals with wholesome ingredients and reduced sugar content. - **Alternative to Store-bought Versions:** Opportunity for health food stores to offer homemade granola as a healthier alternative to commercial brands with artificial flavors and high sugar content. - **Homemade Granola as a Versatile Ingredient:** Opportunity for restaurants and bakeries to incorporate homemade granola into their menu items, such as yogurts, parfaits, and desserts, to provide a wholesome and flavorful element. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Food Companies:** Opportunity for food companies to capitalize on the trend of personalized morning cereals. - **Health Food Stores:** Opportunity for health food stores to stock and promote homemade granola as a healthier alternative to store-bought versions. - **Restaurants and Bakeries:** Opportunity for restaurants and bakeries to innovate their menu offerings by using homemade granola as a versatile and flavorful ingredient. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nutty Vegan Granola Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/almond-pecan-crunch.md) - [Indulgent Free-From Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-live-a-little-granola.md) - [Versatile Vanilla Protein Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-valley-french-vanilla-protein-granola.md) - [Wholesome Kid-Friendly Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-rollas.md) - [Ice Cream-Inspired Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vanilla-shake-homestyle-granola.md) - [Free-From Protein-Packed Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magic-spoon-protein-granola.md) - [Ghee-Roasted Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panjiri-granola.md) - [Savory Superfood Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/savory-seed-organic-granola.md) - [Lightly Textured Granola Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crunchy-oat-granola.md)