Best Vegan Granola
This vegan granola recipe is crunchy, healthy, and infused with orange and vanilla. It’s a simple-to-make breakfast or snack that requires only pantry staples.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Food processor
- Baking pan
Ingredients
Dry
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- ½ cup coconut shreds (unsweetened)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Wet
- ½ cup pitted dates (soaked)
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 5 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 navel orange (juiced and zested)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- ⅓ cup almonds (roughly chopped)
- ¾ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F and line two baking pans with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats, coconut shreds, flaxseed, cinnamon, salt, and chopped almonds. Set aside for now.
- To a high-speed blender or food processor, add the soaked and drained dates, coconut oil, maple syrup, orange juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Blend into a smooth consistency, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Add the wet ingredients to the bowl of dry ingredients, mixing until well combined. Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared pans, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway. Once the granola is golden brown, remove the trays from the oven.
- Let it cool for 30 minutes, then mix in the cranberries. Serve vegan granola with dairy-free yogurt or milk, berries, or any other toppings you enjoy. Happy eating!
Notes
- Rolled oats: Make sure you’re using rolled oats and not quick oats. Old-fashioned rolled oats create a final texture that’s chewy and robust.
- Let it cool: The key to perfect granola clusters is letting the granola cool. Let it sit for at least 30-60 minutes so the clusters form.
- Extras: If you’re adding dried fruit or chocolate, wait until the granola is completely cooled to add it. You want to avoid burning and melting precious ingredients!
- Crowd the pan: You want the granola to be fairly crowded on the pan to help form clusters but not so crowded that it doesn’t cook evenly.
- Press the granola: Before baking, press the granola firmly into the tray with a large spatula. This also helps the ingredients stick together.
- Nutritional information is a rough estimate and should not be taken as health advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 8.3g | Saturated Fat: 3.2g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 8.6mg | Potassium: 65.5mg | Fiber: 4.7g | Sugar: 15.6g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 7.2mg | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 0.64mg
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