An easy recipe for Vanilla Almond Granola made with rolled oats and almonds and without any refined sugars. Enjoy it for breakfast, a snack or in a parfait for dessert!
⅓cupmaple syrupCan go up to 1/2 cup for sweeter granola
¼cupgrapeseed oilCoconut oil or other light tasting oil also works
⅓cupalmond butter
2teaspoonsvanilla extract
½teaspoonsalmond extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 300F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl combine rolled oats, sliced almonds, cinnamon and salt.
In a medium bowl combine almond butter, maple syrup, oil, vanilla and almond extract.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and combine until well blended and oats and almonds are evenly coated.
Spread granola in an even layer on baking tray.
Bake for 15 minutes, stir granola and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until granola is fragrant and golden. Keep a close eye on it after the half way mark.
Allow granola to cool on baking tray and store in airtight container.
Notes
For gluten-free granola, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats.
To keep some clusters of granola, flip small sections of granola over with a spatula instead of stirring it.
Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature. Granola can be frozen for up to three months in a freezer bag. Thaw at room temperature before serving.