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Home | Recipes | Vanilla Almond Granola

Vanilla Almond Granola

Published on July 26, 2017 by Stephanie Kay

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This homemade vanilla almond granola is perfect for busy mornings or healthy on-the-go breakfasts!

Vanilla Almond Granola

 

When looking to make dietary changes, one of the first places I suggest people look is their breakfast. Unbeknownst to most people, the standard North American breakfast is very similar to dessert; loaded with added sugars and sweeteners, many standard breakfast items look more like slices of cake and scoops of ice cream given their sugar content than healthy breakfast options to fuel the day. Fortunately, making a healthy homemade breakfast is quite simple, and I think this vanilla almond granola is a great place to start.

If you are accustomed to pouring cereal out of a box or adding a slice of bread to a toaster every morning, making your own granola may seem complicated but I can assure you it is not difficult at all. In fact, it is one of the easiest recipes to make at home as it requires very little skill in the kitchen. If you are able to turn on an oven, and mix ingredients in a mixing bowl, this homemade vanilla almond granola will be no problem at all.

 

Vanilla Almond Granola

 

For this vanilla almond granola, I used sliced almonds, but you could also use almond slivers or roughly chop some whole almonds into bite-size pieces. For the best texture, be sure to use whole rolled oats, as quick cooking or instant oatmeal will not provide the same texture or consistency to the granola. For the best taste, be sure to use good-quality vanilla extract. If you don’t have maple syrup on hand, you could also sweeten your granola with honey.

 

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Vanilla Almond Granola

Vanilla Almond Granola

Author: Stephanie Kay

Made with rolled oats, vanilla extract and sliced almonds, this vanilla almond granola is equally healthy and delicious!

  • Author: Stephanie Kay
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American
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Ingredients

  • 3 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup flaked almonds
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 3 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients; oats, almonds, cinnamon and sea salt, and stir well to combine.
  3. In a separate small bowl, combine melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and use a wooden spoon or spatula to ensure they are well combined.
  5. Turn the granola mixture onto a baking sheet, spreading it out evenly.
  6. Transfer the baking sheet the oven for 25 minutes, stirring and turning halfway. Keep an eye on your granola to ensure that it does not burn, you want the granola toasted but not brown.
  7. Once toasted, remove the granola from the oven and allow to cool. Once cooled, store in a jar or airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
  8. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 216 calories
  • Sugar: 1 gram
  • Fat: 9 grams
  • Carbohydrates: 24 grams
  • Fiber: 5 grams
  • Protein: 8 grams

Keywords: homemade, healthy, easy, rolled oats, maple syrup, gluten-free, vegetarian

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  1. Canada Home Products says

    September 29, 2017 at 1:53 am

    Awesome article.

    Reply
  2. Karen says

    September 18, 2022 at 12:50 pm

    This is the first time I’ve made Granola but it won’t be the last! Delicious sweet and salty crunch.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Stephanie Kay says

      September 19, 2022 at 8:49 am

      I’m so happy you liked it, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
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