Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2

Melt coconut oil slowly in the microwave.

Step 3

Add honey to coconut oil and stir.

Step 4

Mix oats and almonds on a large cookie sheet. Pour honey mixture over oats and then stir to combine.

Step 5

Spread out on cookie sheet and bake for 14 - 18 minutes stirring occasionally. Granola is done when it is golden brown. Watch closely and do not burn.

Step 6

Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.

Step 7

Mix coconut with green food coloring in a small bowl.

Step 8

In a large bowl, mix cooled granola, green coconut, chocolate candies, and cranberries. Your granola is ready to serve or pour into your mason jar container.

Step 9

This recipe makes just a little more than will fit in one quart-sized mason jar. You can enjoy the leftover granola as you package your gift.