Homemade Vegan Granola
This granola is a crunchy, satisfying blend of oats, nuts, and seeds, lightly sweetened and baked to golden perfection. It's perfect for a wholesome breakfast or a quick snack, offering sustained energy throughout the day.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 384 kcal
Allergen information: may contain gluten, nuts, and tree nuts. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
- 3.5 cuprolled oats
- 0.5 cupalmond, chopped
- 0.5 cuppecan, chopped
- 0.25 cupsunflower seed
- 2 tbspflaxseed, ground
- 1 tspcinnamon
- 0.5 tspsalt
- 0.5 cupmaple syrup
- 0.25 cupcoconut oil, melted
- 1 tspvanilla extract
- 0.5 cupdried cranberry(optional)
Equipment
large bowl · baking sheet · parchment paper · spoon · oven · whisk · small bowl
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
About 5 min
- 2
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped pecans, sunflower seeds, ground flaxseeds, cinnamon, and salt.
About 2 min
- 4
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until well combined.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Ensure coconut oil is fully melted for even mixing.
- 5
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir thoroughly until all the oats, nuts, and seeds are evenly coated.
About 2 min
- 6
Spread the granola mixture in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
About 1 min
- 7
Bake for 30 minutes, stirring gently halfway through to ensure even browning.
About 30 min
Cook’s note: Keep an eye on it to prevent burning, as oven temperatures can vary.
- 8
Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet for at least 15 minutes without stirring.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Cooling undisturbed helps create those desirable granola clusters.
- 9
Once cooled, stir in the dried cranberries, if using.
Cook’s note: Adding dried fruit after baking keeps it soft and chewy.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 384.2kcal
- Protein
- 8.1g
- Carbs
- 42.4g
- Fat
- 21.4g
- Fibre
- 6.8g
- Sugar
- 15g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store the cooled granola in an airtight container at room temperature.
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