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Nut and Seed Granola (Vegan, Oil-Free!)
Nut and Seed Granola is a vegan, oil-free blend of rolled oats, almond flour, walnuts, sunflower seeds, chia and ground flax seeds, and cinnamon, baked with maple syrup, applesauce, and vanilla for natural sweetness and binding. Once cooled, dried fruit like raisins can be stirred in, creating a crunchy, wholesome breakfast or snack.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
8
(2/3-cup servings)
Calories:
291 kcal
Course:
Breakfast, Snacks
Cuisine:
Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
For the dry ingredients:
- 2 cups rolled oats gluten-free if desired, old-fashioned
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cup walnuts I use raw, unsalted, chopped
- 1/4 cup sunflower seeds
- 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
- 2 Tbsp. flax seeds ground
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
For the wet ingredients:
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup (or up to 1/2 cup)
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 Tbsp. vanilla extract pure
Stir-in:
- 1/3 cup raisins (or other dried fruit)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper (or Silpat). Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all dry ingredients.
- In a small bowl, combine wet ingredients. Stir to combine.
- Add wet ingredients to dry. Stir very well to thoroughly coat.
- Spread out granola evenly on the lined pan.
- Place in oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, stirring every 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool. (It will gradually harden as it cools.) Then stir in raisins or other dried fruit of choice.
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Notes
- Customize the granola by adding pumpkin seeds, pecans, peanuts, or hemp hearts to the dry mix before baking.
- Stir in dried cranberries, cherries, vegan chocolate chips, or coconut flakes after baking for added variety.
- Let the granola cool completely before storing in an airtight container; it keeps well for a couple of weeks when kept refrigerated or at room temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
291kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
(41%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.004g
(0%)
Potassium
259mg
(6%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
9IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 (2/3-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 291
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 291kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.004g | 0% |
| Potassium | 259mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 9IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.