Almonds are okay in small portion–10 per serving. I often try to limit the overall “nut load” when possible to keep the GOS and fructans limited with portion control.

Hi Naomi, according to the recipe author those are the correct directions. I made it with a few recipe tweaks and it came it terrific.

Coconut oil is a source of saturated fat but whether it increases risk of heart disease may not be the case.
Here is an interesting study which references other key studies looking at coconut oil’s oil on lipids.
: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3146349/
You would want to stick with a simple straight forward coconut oil such as Spectrum organic coconut oil without anything added or perhaps avoid altogether if your body doesn’t react well to it.

Kate, I am a bit confused about coconut and coconut oil. As I was growing up, coconut oil was a “no-no” and I learned to shun it (saturated fat? I’m not sure…) In addition, when I eat coconut products, well, later on the effects are that it seems that I have eaten soap (sorry to be so graphic, but that is how it “repeats” itself). I am still on elimination phase so I won’t try it yet, but have you heard of other people who have trouble with coconut? Could it be additives? Is it the oil? Hmmmm. Coconut seems to be showing up in so many vegan recipes now.

Nan…definitely give the granola a try. And I am glad FODMAPs are changing your life! 🙂

Elise, Thanks for creating such a yummy granola and letting me give buckwheat another chance! I really like it roasted! 🙂

glad you liked the granola and thanks for the link 🙂