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vanilla almond granola

Vanilla Almond Granola

5 from 1 vote
This homemade Vanilla Almond Granola features massive, crunchy clusters, sweet maple syrup, and deeply toasted sliced almonds. It takes just minutes to prep and bakes perfectly on a single sheet pan.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats Do not use quick oats
  • 1 cup sliced almonds Raw and unsalted
  • ½ cup coconut oil Melted
  • ½ cup maple syrup Pure maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract High quality for best flavor
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt To balance sweetness

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For tossing ingredients
  • 1 rimmed baking sheet For baking the granola
  • 1 Parchment paper To prevent sticking
  • 1 sturdy spatula For pressing the mixture

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    preparing baking sheet for granola
  2. Stir the rolled oats, sliced almonds, and kosher salt together in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Pour the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract over the dry mixture and toss thoroughly to coat.
    pouring wet ingredients into granola mixture
  4. Transfer the sticky mixture to the prepared baking sheet and press it down firmly into a compact, even layer.
    pressing granola into a compact layer
  5. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown, then let cool completely on the pan before breaking into clusters.

Nutrition

Serving: 55gCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 145mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 12gCalcium: 45mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store the completely cooled granola in an airtight glass jar at room temperature for up to two weeks. Do not stir the granola while it bakes or cools, or you will break the clusters.

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