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This Vegan Granola recipe is easy, crunchy, healthy, and highly customizable! Enjoy these golden, nutty clusters for an easy breakfast or snack.
Ah, Granola. The perfect breakfast, breakfast topper, snack, dessert…is there anything it’s not good for?! Not only is it easy to make, but it’s ready in just about 30 minutes and is made from only 9 healthy plant-based ingredients!
INGREDIENTS FOR HOMEMADE GRANOLA
Granola was actually one of the first recipes that I ever tried to make on my own. I was tired of shelling out the $$$ for the store-bought varieties, and also needed to use up the various almost-empty bags of nuts and seeds that I had stuffed in my pantry shelves.
The beauty of this recipe is that you can use whatever you have on hand. In this recipe I stuck to my favorite classic ingredients – rolled oats, almonds, coconut, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, and dried cranberries. I like to sweeten my granola with maple-syrup, and keep it oil-free with the addition of a nut or seed butter. Tahini, almond butter, peanut butter or even melted coconut butter are all great choices – the drippier the better!
Once you go homemade, though, it’s realllllly hard to go back to that store-bought stuff. Not only does the flavor taste about a thousand times better, but it also makes your kitchen (and house) smell amazing. Like, why-isn’t-there-a-homemade-granola-scented-candle amazing. Heck, I would even settle for an air freshener.
THE 4 SECRETS TO PERFECT GRANOLA:
So, I’ve made a lot of granola in my life. I’ve learned a thing or two about this crunchy, clustery goodness. I’ve had my fair share of failures, but because of that, I’ve also had my fair share of successes. And I’m pretty dang sure that I’ve come up with the perfect formula for crispy, nutty, and perfectly sweet (but not too sweet) Granola. Every. Dang. Time.
(I’ve already shared these pro-tips in a previous blog post, but they are worth repeating. Because this is the ULTIMATE Granola recipe, friends!)
- PRESS the Granola into the tray. This allows all of the ingredients to stick together more, and will create larger clusters! I like to use a large, flat spatula.
- Use the BOTTOM RACK of your Oven. The Granola will be closer to the heating source of your Oven, allowing it to crisp up and cook faster.
- A Silicone Mat takes things to the next level! I use my reusable Silicone Mats all the time in my Baking, but I especially love to use them for Granola. Parchment Paper tends to get soggy, but these mats help keep my crunchy clusters looking perfect every time!
- Store Your Granola in the Fridge for maxiumum crunch. Don’t ask me why, but it makes a huge difference!
One more thing – feel free to add whatever the heck you want to your Granola. Seriously! The only thing that really matters is that you use the same ratio of liquid ingredients (Maple Syrup and Nut Butter) to dry ingredients. I would recommend keeping the same amount of Rolled Oats as well, but use whatever Nuts and/or Seeds you have on hand. And feel free to switch things up with the spices too.
WAYS TO SERVE GRANOLA
I like to make my Granola a little different every time, just to keep things interesting. And as for serving? The possibilities are also almost as endless! I love to enjoy my Crunchy Vegan Granola on non-dairy yogurt, smoothie bowls, with almond milk, on top of a roasted sweet potato, or by the fistful! It’s pretty much the perfect snack in my book.
Looking for more Granola recipes? You’ll also love this Peanut Butter Cup Granola, Chocolate Hazelnut Granola, Tahini Cardamom Granola, and this Pumpkin Spice Granola!
Finally, if you make this recipe and decide to share it on Facebook or Instagram, don’t forget to tag me @FromMyBowl + #FromMyBowl! I love seeing your delicious recreations 🙂
Easy Vegan Granola Recipe
This Vegan Granola recipe is easy, crunchy, healthy, and highly customizable! Enjoy these golden, nutty clusters for an easy breakfast or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 27 Minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: ~6 cups
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) grade A maple syrup
- 1/3 cup (~80 g) nut or seed butter*
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups (160 g) rolled oats (not instant), gluten-free if necessary
- 1/2 cup (32 g) pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup (54 g) slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup (58 g) walnuts, chopped
- 1/2 cup (~50 g) unsweetened coconut flakes (not shredded, it will burn)
- 1/3 cup (40 g) dried fruit or chocolate chips of choice (Optional)
Instructions
- Prep: First, preheat the oven to 325F. Add the maple syrup, nut/seed butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt to the base of a large bowl. Whisk until evenly incorporated.
- Stir: Then, pour the oats, pumpkin seeds, almonds, walnuts, and coconut into the bowl and fold them into the wet mixture, until all pieces are evenly coated. Transfer this mixture to a greased or lined baking tray and press it into a thin, even layer using a spatula.
- Bake: Bake for 20 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven, then remove and use a spatula to toss/flip the granola. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 6-7 minutes, then remove.
- Add Fruit/Chocolate: Immediately sprinkle the dried fruit and/or chocolate chips over the granola, using a spatula to gently toss the mixture. If you’d like the chips to completely melt, stir them a bit more until they melt completely. Let the granola and chocolate cool completely on the tray before removing.
- Serve: Serve as desired; store leftovers at room temperature or in the refrigerator (recommended for crunchier granola) for up to one month.
Notes
- Sweetener: Maple syrup can be substituted with another liquid sweetener of choice, like agave.
- Nut/Seed Butter: the runnier the nut butter, the crunchier the granola! I prefer to use a smooth tahini or natural unsalted almond butter for my granola
- Substitutions: the nuts and seeds in this granola may be substituted with any other nut or seed you have in your pantry – just be sure to use the same ratio of wet-to-dry ingredients!
Keywords: granola, vegan granola, crunchy vegan granola, oil free granola, healthy granola, gluten free granola
This post was updated 10/2021 with better copy, but the recipe remains the same.
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Delicious, best granola I’ve ever made! I add sunflower seeds and occasionally a few raw pistachios. Would highly recommend (& fills the house with a wonderful smell while it’s cooking 😊)
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Thank you for recommending, Caroline!
I have baked many granola recipes and I like this one the best. It is easy to make and absolutely delicious. It smells divine. I used almond butter and I’m glad you suggested dried blueberries and pecans. I love it. My husband commented on how good it made the house smell and he never noticed things like that! I did add 2 T. Flax seeds along with the dried fruit.
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This is almost too delicious! I’m having a struggle not to snack on it. 😛
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Absolutely love this recipe, best one I’ve ever tried! How long can it be stored for?
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Glad you loved it, Michelle! It stores well in an airtight container at room temperature for 1 or 2 weeks. It’s also freezer-friendly! Keep the granola in a sealed container and freeze for up to 3 months.
I LOVE this recipe and so does my husband and our entire family. We went to visit for spring break and my mom had us buy more ingredients and she made at least 4 new batches of it. I used tahini and dried blueberries the first time. Added dark chocolate chips the next time and anise extract because we ran out of vanilla LOL and it’s still amazing!! I love that this recipe doesn’t call for any oil or butter because we do our best to limit those. Thank you for this heavenly granola recipe!!💗
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We’re glad you and your family liked it, Breanne!
Better (and cheaper!) than store bought. Thank you for this wonderful recipe.
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You’re welcome, Jessica!
I ‘ve never left a comment on a website, but I came back to your website after making this recipe because it was the best granola I have ever made, and I have tried a lot. One had butter and maple syrup which you would think sounds good, but yours was better. It’s a keeper. Thank you!
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This makes me so happy! Thank you for the feedback, Patricia and I’m glad you loved it! ♥
Best granola ever!!
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I have been thinking of this recipe since you first made the youtube video, but I never thought of myself as the kind to make their own granola. Stuck at home for a while (thanks COVID) and decided to give this a whirl finally. Definitely a good bicep workout to mix it all up, but worth it! SO crunchy, flavorful and delicious. I love how customizable it is, and I actually forgot to hold the dried fruit until the end and it’s still great. Will be making my own granola from now on! Thanks Caitlin!!
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You’re welcome, Jessica. Glad you decided to give it a try.
This is sooo good. I did use coconut flakes, however (it’s all I had) and it didn’t burn! I also cooked it a bit shorter of a time, so maybe that is why. This recipe is super delicious and even my son who is not into granola loved it! I made everything else according to recipe and it’s perfect. This is a keep and will replace all store-bought cereals for me for good. Thank you so much!!!
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You’re welcome! Thank you much for the feedback and so glad your son liked it!
This is such a wonderful recipe. This granola is simply the best I have ever tried. Thanks so much for sharing it.
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You’re welcome, Gredia!
Delicious! Such a great recipe. A keeper for sure. 😀👋
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Thanks, Angela!
Thank you for this recipe! I have a question, can I make this without any nut butter/ tahini and just the maple syrup?
We’ve never tried it, but I would imagine you’d need that extra body that the nut butter/tahini provide to get things to clump a bit like usual granola. You could omit it if you wouldn’t mind a looser granola!
This was absolutely phenomenal!! Simply the best! Delicious and easy to make – thank you for sharing your recipe!
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That’s so kind! Thanks so much!
Straight up amazing
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Well thank you so much!
This recipe is so easy and customizable. Delicious!
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Yay! Thank you so much!
Should the granola be hardened or crunchy when it’s done baking or a little soft?
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The oats themselves should be a bit crunchy and hold its shape in large clusters (you can break them down smaller if needed)!
This is the recipe I’ve been looking for. I made it with almond butter and subbed pecans for the almonds. So yummy. I had to make myself stop eating, or I might have eaten the entire batch in one sitting! I can’t wait to experiment with other combinations.
On another note, I wish it was possible to print the recipe without the “Privacy & Cookies Policy” covering part of the instructions.
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So happy you liked it! And thanks for your feedback on that, made some adjustments. Hope that helps!
This granola is super easy to make and absolutely delicious. I also like that it is versatile enough to use whatever nuts, etc. I have on hand. It is so good, it is hard to keep it in the house very long. We even find ourselves eating it for dinner sometimes. : ) Thank you for sharing it with us.
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Granola is a great snack! Thanks for making it!
So easy and so delicious!!!
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Thank you!