Go ahead and skip the granola aisle on your next grocery shopping trip. This easy Vegan Granola recipe is not only a breeze to make and so delicious, but it will save you tons of money! That’s right – you’ll never have to buy expensive store bought granola or cereal again. Granola is so easy to make at home. All you have to do is mix oats, maple syrup, brown sugar, and fun add-ins in one bowl before letting it all bake together. The finished crispy, crunchy, and comforting golden brown clusters of oats and nuts last for weeks on end. You’ve gotta try it! Homemade granola is:
Incredibly flexible. Add all of the nuts, dried fruit, seasonings, or chocolate you want!Easy to store for weeks at a time. It’s freezer-friendly too!A delicious healthy breakfast or snack. Enjoy some in a bowl with Almond Milk or as a crunchy topping on a Peanut Butter Smoothie.
How to make vegan granola
Find the complete recipe with measurements below. You’re going to save so much money once you learn how easy it is to make granola from scratch. There’s no fancy equipment needed either! Here’s how it’s done: You can eat it right away, store it for later, or even keep it in your freezer. For easy on-the-go snacks, pack the granola in sandwich bags and keep them in your cupboard. They’re great when you’re rushing to work or when you hit the trail!
Tips and substitutions
Let it cool – Don’t touch or stir the granola for at least an hour when it comes out of the oven. This is how the perfect granola clusters are formed!Add-ins – Only add the dried fruit, coconut, or chocolate to the granola after it’s cool.Gluten free – Just make sure the rolled oats you use are certified gluten free. My Grain Free Granola is naturally gluten free without any oats!Oil free – The recipe will still work without the coconut or avocado oil, but the finished granola will not turn out as crisp. Use aquafaba (not whipped) instead of oil.Less sweet – You can omit the brown sugar if the granola is too sweet for you.Serving – Enjoy some as a snack, in a bowl with vegan yogurt and fruit, as a topping on a protein shake or smoothie bowl, or in a bowl with cashew milk.
Customizing vegan granola
You can seriously add anything you like when making homemade granola. It’s such a flexible recipe! Use these ideas to get started:
Nuts – Any nut will do! Try walnuts, cashews, hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, or pecans.Seeds – Pepitas, sunflower seeds, hemp hearts, flaxseeds, or chia seeds.Seasonings – Use warm seasonings, like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, pumpkin pie spice, or cloves.Dried fruit – Raisins, craisins, apple chips, banana chips, shredded coconut, etc.Candy – Like chocolate chips, sprinkles, white chocolate chunks, your favorite vegan candy, or peanut butter chips.
Storing homemade granola
Homemade vegan granola 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.
Looking for more healthy vegan snacks?
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