Vanilla Almond Granola
Vanilla almond granola is a simple, everyday staple that works just as well for quick breakfasts as it does for snacking.
Ingredients
- 3 cups old fashioned oats
- 1 cup almonds, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, chopped almonds and salt.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the honey, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and almond extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture over the oats and almonds, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and fragrant.
- Let cool completely on the pan without stirring, this helps form larger clusters.
- Once cooled, break into pieces and store in an airtight container.
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Notes
- Don’t over bake: Granola continues to crisp as it cools, so remove it from the oven once it’s lightly golden and fragrant.
- Stir halfway only: Stirring once during baking helps it cook evenly, but stirring too often will prevent clusters from forming.
- Let it cool completely: Allowing the granola to cool undisturbed on the pan is key for creating larger clusters.
- Break it gently: Once cooled, break the granola into chunks instead of crumbling it too finely.
- Serving Suggestions: Enjoy this vanilla almond granola with Homemade Almond Milk, Pomegranate Smoothie Bowl or pair it with our Yogurt Parfaits.
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