Vanilla Almond Granola (5-Ingredient, Oil-Free)

Front angle view on a glass jar that layers a chia pudding, with chopped fresh cherries and topped with an homemade vanilla almond granola. You can see more granola in a big jar in the background as well as more cherries.

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Vanilla Almond Granola (5-Ingredient, Oil-Free)

This homemade vanilla almond granola is SO easy to make and filled with delicious toasty almond and sweet vanilla flavors. It makes for an amazing plant-based breakfast or snack that's healthy, easy to customize and great for meal-prep.

Prep Time5

Cook Time20

Total Time25

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: dairy-free, egg-free, healthy, Low in fat, Vegan

Servings: servings

Calories: 391kcal

Author: Jessica Laroche

Ingredients

2 cup rolled oats
1 cup almond flour
1 cup slivered almonds
1 tbsp vanilla extract
½ cup maple syrup

Instructions

Pre-heat the oven to 375º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Then, spread on the prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until browned, flipping halfway through. Once done, let the granola completely cool down before touching so it can crisp and form little clusters.
Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. Can also be frozen.

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Notes

The granola will be soft and might look undone when just out of the oven, but make sure not to touch it for at least 15-30 minutes and it will become crispy with small clumps.
Flip the granola half-way through cooking to ensure it roast evenly.
When flipping the granola, make sure to include the corners as they tend to roast more (it can burn easier on the edges).
Check your granola for doneness after 18 minutes. You want it nice and golden brown, without burning.
When you spread the granola on the baking sheet, make sure you create an even layer and even, press gently using a spatula to encourage the formation of clusters.
Great adds-on include: almond extract (¼ tsp mixed in with vanilla extract first), coconut flakes, other nuts/seeds, dried fruits (add them after the granola is completely baked and even chocolate chips!
Nutrition: please note that the nutritional information is an estimate per serving provided for informational purposes only (calculated by software) and accuracy is not guaranteed. Consult with your healthcare provider or a registered dietitian if you need precise nutrition calculations for health reasons.

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