Fitness / January 11, 2024

Easy Vegan Granola Recipe

Vegans rejoice! You can now make a wholesome fruit ‘n’ nut Vegan Granola perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go that’s perfectly in line with your diet.

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I always have granola on the go. It is the perfect start to my day and makes a great mid-afternoon snack when I need a little something to bridge the gap between lunch and dinner.

Truth be told, I usually relied on store-bought, pre-packaged granola because I was a little intimidated by it. All those ingredients… I assumed it required a lot of time and work. But after doing some research, I learned that’s simply not the case. What’s more, you have total control over what goes into the granola and, perhaps more importantly, what stays out. Those on strict diets, like vegans, will appreciate this. It means you don’t have to swear off delicious snacks, which brings me to this recipe.

I’ve made numerous granolas over the years (like I said, you can tailor it to any diet or occasion, so it’s a snack you can reinvent time and time again), including my Protein Granola and my Grain-Free Low-Carb Keto Granola. If you’re vegan (and even if you’re not), try out this recipe and say hello to a snack that you perhaps thought was off-limits.

Is Vegan Granola Healthy?

Yes, it contains healthy fats, proteins, vitamins, fiber, and nutrients. It is indeed suitable for vegan diets (check the chocolate ingredients to confirm), and can be enjoyed by those on vegetarian and gluten-free (check the rolled oats to confirm) diets. Unfortunately, those on paleo or keto diets would have to make so many amendments to the recipe that it would be easier referring to an entirely different recipe.

INGREDIENTS

3 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup walnuts
1/2 cup slivered almonds
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup dark vegan chocolate
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/3 cup hazelnut butter
1 tsp fine sea salt
1/3 cup pumpkin seeds

Easy Vegan Granola Recipe ingredient above view

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Mix

Mix rolled oats, chopped walnuts, slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, and salt in a bowl.

Pour

Pour in the hazelnut butter and maple syrup. Combine all the ingredients.

Spread

Spread the granola on a baking tray lined with baking paper.

Bake

Bake the granola for 20-25 minutes. Let the granola cool completely.

Add

Add cranberry and chopped dark chocolate.

DEVOUR!

Tips & Tricks to Making Perfect Vegan Granola

Use fresh ingredients—organic, if possible. One mouthful and you’ll notice the difference.
Toast the walnuts, almonds, and pumpkin seeds in a pan before mixing them with the rest of the ingredients. This will bring out their flavor.
If you want your chocolate melted throughout the granola, add it before baking. If you want to preserve the chunks, add it after baking, as described in this recipe.
Your dark chocolate should be at least 70% total cocoa content. Anything lower may contain milk (and added sugars) and violate the terms of your diet.
Spread out the granola in the pan to promote even baking.

FAQs

i’m having trouble coating with the butter and syrup.

Warm them both. This will “loosen” them up and make them easier to pour. Then use a spatula to stir so that the granola is evenly coated.

can i make these into clusters?

Sure, just press down on the granola with a spatula. This will pack them into those chunks you’re after.

how do i prevent my granola from burning?

Lower the temperature to 300°F and/or stir the granola halfway through baking so that one side doesn’t get overdone.

how do i get crispy granola?

Let it cool completely in the baking tray. The oats will dry and you’ll end up with crispy granola.

can you suggest any spices to add?

Cinnamon and nutmeg are my go-to spices for this sort of thing. I would start there.

Other Granola Recipes To Try

The Best Homemade Granola Bars: Get a boost of energy with these bars made from honey, chocolate chip, oats, coconut & peanut butter.

Healthy Chewy Granola Bars With Chocolate Chips: Set aside those Quaker Chewy Bars and replace them with these wholesome homemade versions.

Sugar-Free Keto Low-Carb Granola Bars: The perfect snack for those on keto/low-carb diets.

How To Store Vegan Granola

Let the granola cool completely. You can then store it in an airtight container or Ziploc bags. It will keep for up to 2 weeks at room temperature. If you want to keep it around longer, freeze the granola. This should prolong its shelf life; just be sure to eat it within 3 months. You can either eat the granola chilled or let it thaw by leaving it out at room temperature.