Vanilla Almond Granola is crunchy, chunky and delicious! All you need is 7 simple ingredients to make this homemade granola.
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Why you'll love Vanilla Almond Granola:
- Healthier than store-bought - Many granolas at the store contain lots of sugar and unnecessary ingredients.
- Great for meal prep - You can enjoy this granola for up to 4 weeks after you make it!
- This Vanilla Almond Granola Recipe is the perfect addition to yogurt bowls, smoothie bowls, oatmeal bowls and so much more!
Ingredients and substitutions:
- old fashioned rolled oats - Don't use quick oats or steel cut oats.
- chopped raw almonds - You can use another nut if you don't like almonds.
- melted coconut oil - Swap olive oil or avocado oil if you don't have coconut oil.
- pure maple syrup and honey - The sweeteners for the granola. I like the combination of both. Maple syrup has a deep flavor and honey gives it a nice golden color. You can use all maple syrup, but I don't recommend using all honey because it burns more easily.
- vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract - This is where the vanilla flavor comes from.
- ground cinnamon and salt - Because no granola is complete without a little cinnamon and you always need salt to balance out the flavors.
How to make Vanilla Almond Granola?
A complete list of ingredients, amounts and instructions is located on the recipe card below.
Add all of ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in an even layer.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 35-40 minutes. Gently stir the granola halfway through and press it back down into an even layer.
- Allow the granola to cool completely before breaking it. It will crisp up as it cools.
- Store the granola in an airtight container in the pantry. It should stay fresh for up to 4 weeks.
Recipe pro-tips:
- Spread the oat mixture into an even layer before baking so it bakes evenly.
- Check on the granola between 35-40 minutes to ensure it doesn't burn.
- You can use all maple syrup instead of the combination of maple syrup and honey. I don't recommend using all honey because it burns more easily.
- Don't break the granola before it cools. You will break up any clusters.
Storage directions:
Store the granola in an airtight container in the pantry. It should stay fresh for up to 4 weeks.
Dietary adaptations:
- gluten free - Use gluten free oats.
- nut free - Swap out the almonds for seeds of choice like sunflower seeds.
- vegan - Use all maple syrup as the sweetener.
Of course, always check to make sure all the products you are using comply with the diet you follow.
Vanilla Almond Granola
Vanilla Almond Granola is crunchy, chunky and delicious! All you need is 7 simple ingredients to make this homemade granola.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped raw almonds
- â…“ cup melted coconut oil
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons pure honey
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste or 2 tablespoons vanilla extractÂ
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Add all of ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix until combined.
- Spread the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper in an even layer.
- Bake at 325 degrees F for 35-40 minutes. Gently stir the granola halfway through and press it back down into an even layer.
- Allow the granola to cool completely before breaking it. It will crisp up as it cools.
- Store the granola in an airtight container in the pantry. It should stay fresh for up to 4 weeks.
Notes
This recipe yields about 5 cups of granola.
1 serving is ¼ cup.
Nutrition Facts
Vanilla Almond Granola
Amount Per Serving
Calories 129
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.001g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Sodium 59mg3%
Potassium 100mg3%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 0.2IU0%
Vitamin C 0.01mg0%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This nutrition information is an estimate and should not be taken as fact. The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
Tried this recipe?Tell me how it was!
Jennifer
Love the extra vanilla taste - and the smell while cooking!
Yay! 🙂
Maria
Absolutely love your recipes
Thank you! 🙂