Maple-Almond Granola

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
2%
Maple-Almond Granola
45 min.
24
129kcal

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Start your day on a healthy note with this delicious Maple-Almond Granola. This homemade granola recipe is not only packed with flavor but also perfect for anyone following a vegetarian, gluten-free, or dairy-free lifestyle. The rich sweetness of honey and maple syrup is balanced by the warmth of ground cinnamon, making it the ideal morning meal, brunch, or breakfast choice. Whether you enjoy it on its own, sprinkled over yogurt, or paired with fresh fruit, this granola will satisfy your cravings without compromising on health.

With a blend of wholesome oats, dried apricots, raisins, and slivered almonds, this recipe brings together both chewy and crunchy textures that will keep you coming back for more. The natural sweetness from the syrup and apricots, combined with the hint of cinnamon, will leave you craving just one more spoonful. And the best part? It’s incredibly easy to make, requiring just 45 minutes from start to finish.

Not only is it a tasty snack or meal option, but this Maple-Almond Granola is also highly versatile. You can customize it to your preferences by adding your favorite nuts, dried fruits, or seeds. It’s a great make-ahead recipe that you can store in an airtight container for up to a week, ensuring you have a nutritious, quick breakfast or snack ready whenever you need it. Perfect for busy mornings or as an afternoon pick-me-up, this granola will become your new go-to snack!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons brown sugar 
  • tablespoons canola oil 
  • cup apricots dried minced
  • 1.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup honey 
  • 0.3 cup maple syrup 
  • cups regular oats 
  • cup raisins 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 cup slivered almonds 
  • 0.3 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • mixing bowl

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  3. Combine water and next 4 ingredients in a small saucepan; bring to a boil.
  4. Pour over oat mixture; toss to coat.
  5. Spread oat mixture on a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray.
  6. Bake at 325 for 35 minutes or until golden, stirring every 10 minutes.
  7. Place in a large bowl; stir in apricots and raisins. Cool completely.
  8. let your toddler help by: Looking for and gathering the ingredients.
  9. Pouring the measured oats and almonds into a mixing bowl. Spooning the cooled granola into a storage container.
  10. Note: Store in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts

Calories129kcal
Protein7.02%
Fat17.73%
Carbs75.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
9.83
Glycemic Load
9.8
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
4.9656521237415%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.03mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.03mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:129.48kcal
6.47%
Fat:2.67g
4.11%
Saturated Fat:0.29g
1.82%
Carbohydrates:25.5g
8.5%
Net Carbohydrates:23.11g
8.4%
Sugar:10.59g
11.77%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:28.33mg
1.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.38g
4.76%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.71%
Fiber:2.39g
9.55%
Phosphorus:69.5mg
6.95%
Magnesium:26.46mg
6.62%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.32%
Selenium:4.16µg
5.94%
Iron:0.96mg
5.33%
Potassium:184.23mg
5.26%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.24%
Copper:0.1mg
5.22%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5%
Zinc:0.6mg
4.02%
Vitamin A:195.6IU
3.91%
Calcium:22.08mg
2.21%
Vitamin B3:0.41mg
2.06%
Vitamin B5:0.19mg
1.92%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.79%
Folate:5.65µg
1.41%
Vitamin K:1.31µg
1.25%
Source:My Recipes