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Cherry Maple Almond Granola
4.8 from 12 votes

Cherry Maple Almond Granola

Almond granola sweetened with pure maple syrup - vegan and gluten-free

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 14 Servings
Calories: 285 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Flaxseed ground
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/2 cup avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract pure
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup walnut raw
  • 1/2 cup almond raw
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds raw
  • 1/2 cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
  • 1 cup dried cherries
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt sea salt

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Prepare a flax "egg" (i.e. egg replacer) by combining the ground flax seed and water in a small bowl. Allow the mixture to sit, stirring occasionally, until it thickens to the consistency of an egg, about 10 minutes.
  3. Place the almonds and walnuts in a food processor or blender and pulse a few times, just until the nuts are coarsely chopped. As an alternative, you can carefully chop the nuts using a sharp knife.
  4. Add the chopped nuts, oats, pumpkin seeds, shredded coconut, ground cinnamon, sea salt, and pumpkin seeds (all the dry ingredients except for the dried cranberries) to a large mixing bowl and stir well.
  5. Whisk together the oil, pure maple syrup, vanilla, and almond extract. Pour this mixture into the bowl with the oats and nuts, along with the flax seed "egg." Stir well until everything is well coated.
  6. Pour the granola mixture onto the lined baking sheet. Use your hands to press the granola mixture into the sheet, creating an even layer.
  7. Place the sheet of granola on the center rack of the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are golden-brown. Remove the granola from the oven and allow it to sit for one hour - this allows the granola to set up and makes for large granola clusters. Once cooked and cooled, mix in the dried cherries.
  8. Transfer the cooled granola to a large zip lock bag or jar for storing. Store granola for up to 10 days. Enjoy with fruit, yogurt, and/or choice of milk.

Notes

  • *You can replace the avocado oil with grapeseed oil, coconut oil, olive oil, or almond oil
  • **You can use raisins or dried cranberries in place of the dried cherries

Nutrition Information

Serving 1of 14 Calories 285kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 14g (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 285

% Daily Value*

Serving 1of 14
Calories 285kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 17g 26%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 14g 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.