Vanilla Almond Granola Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
10 servings
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Calories
264 kcal
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Course
Breakfast
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Cuisine
North American
Vanilla Almond Granola Recipe
Description
Vanilla Almond Granola blends old-fashioned rolled oats and almonds with a sweet coating of honey, vanilla, almond extract, and cinnamon. Baking it at a gentle temperature prevents burning and allows the oats to develop a toasted crispness. The granola's texture is crunchy with a hint of warmth from spices and brightness from vanilla. After baking, cooling completely ensures the clusters set properly.
This granola can be enjoyed with milk, yogurt, or on its own as a snack. Its nut and spice profile makes it versatile for morning meals or topping on desserts.
For a vegan variation, maple syrup can replace honey though it may reduce clumping. Keeping the oven at 300°F rather than 350°F encourages even toasting without bitter notes.
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats gluten-free if needed, old-fashioned
- 1 cup almond sliced or slivered
- ½ cup honey see notes
- ¼ cup oil or melted coconut oil, light-flavored
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract yes, tablespoons!
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit. Add the oats and almonds to a large mixing bowl. See notes.
- In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the honey, oil, vanilla extract, almond extract, cinnamon, and salt. Pour this mixture over the oats and mix so that they are well-coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Transfer the oats to the baking sheet and spread out in an even layer. Bake the granola for 45 minutes, mixing it twice during baking.
- Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely before storing it.
Notes
- To make vegan granola, substitute honey with maple syrup but expect less clustering.
- Maintain oven temperature at 300°F to ensure the granola crisps without burning.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 = ½ cup | |
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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