Healthy Vegan Granola Recipe (2024)

This vegan, gluten-free granola recipe is full of irresistible nutty clusters. It’s made with gluten-free oats, nuts, seeds, spices, dried fruit, and maple syrup. Watch the video!

This is my absolute favorite granola recipe, and I’ve been making it since our restaurant days. It is vegan and gluten-free, made with wholesome ingredients, packed full of protein and fiber, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.

Tip: Make this granola before bed and allow it to cool overnight on the counter, preserving its delicious nutty “clusters.” It will infuse your dreams with the most wonderful aromas, and in the morning, you’ll awake to the most glorious breakfast.

Why You’ll Love This Granola Recipe!

1. Use what you have. Dig through your pantry and gather all the things that need using up. Or visit the bulk section of your grocery store and load up on nuts, seeds, gluten-free oats and optional dried fruit. Get creative! Chia seeds, flax, sesame seeds, coconut flakes, cocoa nibs!
2. Adaptable. Once you have the basic recipe, you can adapt it to your own needs, preferences, and tastes. Play around and get creative with it!
3. Great for meal prep and gifts. Double the recipe to make busy mornings easier, or give away a jar to someone you love!

Granola Recipe Ingredients

• Gluten-free rolled oats: Quick or thick, or use gluten-free oats, and organic if possible!
• Raw nuts: Almonds, pecans, cashews, walnuts, hazelnuts, or pistachios.
• Pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds(a combo of both is nice).
• Flaked coconut: Unsweetened, big flakes! Not grated. Optional.
• Seeds: Use a mix of chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds (all optional). These are great for supporting digestion.
• Spices: Ground cinnamon, cardamom or nutmeg, and salt.
• Coconut oil: Melted, or sub olive oil if watching cholesterol.
• Maple syrup: or honey (not vegan).
• Vanilla extract
• Orange zest: Optional, but yummy.
• Optional, add after baking. Dried fruit: dried cherries, craisins, figs, chopped mango, currants, chopped apricots, dried cranberries, or raisins, freeze-dried raspberries or freeze-dried strawberries. Or Cacao nibs!

How to Make Homemade Granola

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325F.

Step 2: Mix! Combine the dry ingredients ina large bowl (everything except the dried fruit). Pour in melted coconut oil (or extra-virgin olive oil), maple syrup, and vanilla. Add optional orange zest. Give a good stir.

*TIP: A slightly wet mixture will help create the clumping effect. If the mixture seems dry, add just enough oil and maple syrup (in equal portions) to lightly coat all ingredients well.

Step 3: Spread. Place the granola on one or two large-rimmed, parchment paper-lined baking sheets.

Step 4: Bake. Place on the middle rack, in the oven, and bake for 10 minutes.

Step 5: Stir halfway! After 10 minutes, stir the granola, then flatten it out gently with the back of a spatula (flattening will help it clump) and rotate the pan. Bake for 10-15 more minutes or until golden and fragrant.

Step 6: Cool. Let this cool completely on the counter before breaking it apart to ensure good “clusters.” The clusters give this granola an unbelievable texture! (I often make this at night before bed, letting it cool overnight.)

Step 7: Add dried fruit. After it has completely cooled, break the granola apart, and add optional dried fruit.

How to Store Granola

Store cooled granola in an airtight canister or jar on your countertop with a handy scoop and this will keep for 2 months at room temperature.

How to serve Granola

• Serve homemade granola with fresh berries and Yogurt, Greek yogurt,or vegan yogurt.
• Pour warmed almond milk over top.
• Eat it like trail mix or as a snack, perfect for on the go!
• Make a yogurt parfait in a small lidded jar- with layers of granola, yogurt and berries- for breakfast on the go.
• Serve on top of smoothie bowls with peanut butter and sliced bananas.

Tasty Granola Variations:

• Cranberry Pecan Coconut
• Pistachio & Dried Apricot
• Almond, Dried Cherry & Cocoa Nibs
• Coconut Almond
• Hazelnut & Dried Currant, Orange zest
• Hazelnut, Dried Pear or Apple
• Pumpkin Seed, Sunflower Seed, Raisin
• Macadamia Nut, Dried Pineapple, Coconut

Homemade Granola makes a Great Gift!

Package it up in jars for friends and family- such a sweet gift, especially for those who are short on time.

Homemade Granola… once you make it, you’ll never buy it again. It’s so much better fresh and personalized to your own tastes.

Plus, it just feels good making it. Seriously, try it and see… very gratifying!

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