Vegan Granola

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
26%
Vegan Granola
55 min.
7
1030kcal

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If you're looking for a simple yet delicious way to kick-start your mornings, this Vegan Granola recipe is the perfect solution! Packed with wholesome ingredients and bursting with flavor, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and plant-based granola makes a fantastic breakfast or snack option. Imagine a crunchy blend of oats, nuts, and dried fruits, lightly sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, all wrapped in a warm embrace of cinnamon and coconut. Every bite is a delightful combination of textures and tastes!

Not only is this granola easy to make, but it also allows you to customize it to suit your preferences. Want to swap hazelnuts for almonds? Go right ahead! Feel like adding in some seeds or different dried fruits? The possibilities are endless! Plus, the satisfying bursts of sweetness from dried cranberries and raisins will keep you coming back for more. And the best part? You can prepare a big batch in just under an hour, ensuring you have a nourishing option ready for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.

Store it in an airtight container, and you’ll have a month’s worth of tasty granola at your fingertips. Whether you enjoy it with almond milk, yogurt, or on its own as a snack, this Vegan Granola is a nutritional powerhouse that will fuel your day while keeping your taste buds happy. So let’s get cooking and whip up this fantastic blend of goodness!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup brown sugar 
  • teaspoon cinnamon 
  • 0.3 cup coconut oil 
  • servings coconut oil = any flavor oil neutral
  • 0.8 cup cranberries dried
  • servings cranberries/raisins = any other fruit dried
  • 1.5 cups hazelnuts roughly chopped
  • tablespoons maple syrup 
  • servings maple syrup = agave/honey 
  • servings a combination of nuts and seeds 
  • cups quick-cooking oats 
  • servings oats = spelt/quinoa flakes 
  • 0.8 cup raisins 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup coconut or unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • baking pan
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300F/150C for 15 minutes.In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut, hazelnuts, brown sugar, salt and cinnamon.
  2. Heat the oil and maple syrup in the microwave oven for 20 seconds.
  3. Pour it over the oat mixture.
  4. Add the vanilla extract and stir until all the ingredients are combined well.
  5. Spread the granola onto a 9×13-inch baking pan. (See My Notes)
  6. Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  7. Place the pan on a wire rack, stir in the dried fruits, and push the granola to one side of the pan while cooling. This ensures that the granola will cool in large clusters. Keeps well for a month if stored in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1030kcal
Protein6.19%
Fat49.52%
Carbs44.29%

Properties

Glycemic Index
41.5
Glycemic Load
33.05
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
27.583478326383%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
1.8mg
Delphinidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.31mg
Epigallocatechin
0.71mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.27mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
0.58mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1029.72kcal
51.49%
Fat:60.17g
92.56%
Saturated Fat:25.23g
157.69%
Carbohydrates:121.06g
40.35%
Net Carbohydrates:106.67g
38.79%
Sugar:57.48g
63.87%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:191.38mg
8.32%
Alcohol:0.2g
100%
Alcohol %:0.08%
100%
Protein:16.92g
33.84%
Manganese:5.15mg
257.73%
Magnesium:258.74mg
64.68%
Copper:1.2mg
59.93%
Fiber:14.39g
57.56%
Phosphorus:462.83mg
46.28%
Vitamin B1:0.53mg
35.43%
Vitamin B2:0.6mg
35.27%
Iron:5.71mg
31.74%
Vitamin E:4.51mg
30.08%
Selenium:17.86µg
25.52%
Potassium:880.09mg
25.15%
Zinc:3.74mg
24.92%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
17.91%
Folate:62.44µg
15.61%
Vitamin B3:3.04mg
15.22%
Calcium:132.54mg
13.25%
Vitamin K:11.81µg
11.25%
Vitamin B5:1.08mg
10.81%
Vitamin A:368.36IU
7.37%
Vitamin C:5.31mg
6.44%