Candy & crunchy vanilla almond granola is straightforward to make and tastes a few thousand occasions higher than store-bought. Healthful oats and almonds cluster along with the candy flavors of maple syrup and vanilla, with out the lengthy checklist of unrecognizable components. Sprinkle it over yogurt for Breakfast or get pleasure from it by itself as a snack you’ll be able to tackle the go—this scrumptious home made granola is a reader favourite for a purpose!

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I’ve a number of recipes for home made granola on my web site, like pumpkin spice granola and chocolate peanut butter granola, however this vanilla almond granola is the gold commonplace. My flagship granola, if you’ll. Fragrant vanilla, pure maple, almond, and cinnamon mingle collectively in good concord, chunk after crunchy chunk. These items is significantly one of the best.

I initially revealed this recipe on my web site again in 2014, and I nonetheless make it often. Sprinkled on yogurt or oatmeal, served in a bowl with milk, used as a garnish on maple vanilla baked pears or a bowl of recent berries, or just loved with a spoon, my vanilla almond granola is a staple in lots of different kitchens, too:

One reader, Sheila, commented: “This granola is scrumptious and really easy to make. My husband, who by no means met a granola he preferred, places this on his oatmeal each morning and on his yogurt as nicely. I’ll by no means purchase granola once more. I added some pepitas earlier than cooking and cranberries afterward... ★★★★★”

One reader, Christina, commented: “I’ve made this granola so many occasions that I’ve misplaced depend. My family and friends all love ‘my’ (i.e., Sally’s!) granola and I get so many requests to make it! It’s nice to have readily available for a fast breakfast for the children however it’s uncommon that it lasts greater than a day in our home! ★★★★★”

And one reader, Brittany, commented: “I made this twice simply this week! My entire household completely loves it! So glad for a more healthy and tastier choice to store-bought and it’s so fast and simple to make. Can’t go flawed with this recipe! ★★★★★”

tall jar of vanilla granola with sliced almonds.

Right here’s Why You’ll Love This Granola

  • 8 easy, recognizable components
  • Crunchy, nutty, somewhat salty, somewhat candy
  • Sweetened naturally with pure maple syrup—no refined sugars
  • As scrumptious as a snack by itself as it’s over yogurt for breakfast
  • Not like store-bought granola, you’ve gotten management over the components
  • Straightforward to make—solely 3 steps! Fantastic recipe for newbie bakers
  • And home made granola makes an awesome reward!
  • Vegan, egg free, and gluten free (if utilizing certified-GF oats)

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8 Easy, Recognizable Substances

  1. Oats: Old style entire rolled oats are key on this recipe, making up the majority of the dry components. I don’t advocate fast or on the spot oats right here.
  2. Sliced Almonds: Almonds add crunch, texture, and taste. I normally use sliced, however you should utilize slivered or roughly chopped almonds as a substitute. Uncooked or roasted—the selection is yours!
  3. Cinnamon: Somewhat cinnamon lends its heat to the flavour of this granola.
  4. Salt: Only a pinch, to reinforce all of the flavors.
  5. Pure Maple Syrup: Pure maple syrup provides taste and sweetness, and also you’ll respect that the sugar on this recipe is pure and unrefined. It additionally helps bind the components collectively.
  6. Coconut Oil: Don’t go away this out! Coconut oil is the important thing to the CRUNCH in each cluster, identical to once we make granola clusters. You need to use vegetable oil or melted butter as a substitute if wanted.
  7. Almond Extract: A contact of almond extract provides the BEST taste to this granola. The odor brings to thoughts sugar cookies and birthday cake pancakes!
  8. Vanilla Extract: We’re utilizing an entire Tablespoon, for optimum vanilla taste.
ingredients pictured in bowls including oats, maple syrup, vanilla extract, almonds, and coconut oil.

The way to Make Vanilla Almond Granola in 3 Steps

This recipe solely has 3 steps. That’s it! Actually, it’s beginning to sound like going to the shop to purchase granola is far more work.

  1. Combine collectively dry components.
  2. Combine collectively moist components.
  3. Mix the moist + dry, unfold on a baking sheet, and bake for 45 minutes, stirring each quarter-hour.
wet granola mixture mixed together in glass bowl with red spatula.
close-up of wet granola oat mixture before baking.

Let the granola cool fully on the baking sheet. That is the place lots of the crispy-crunchiness occurs.

homemade vanilla almond granola spread on lined baking sheet with a couple fresh strawberries and blueberries.homemade vanilla almond granola spread on lined baking sheet with a couple fresh strawberries and blueberries.
bowl of homemade granola with fresh berries on blue plate.bowl of homemade granola with fresh berries on blue plate.

When you’ve tried these naturally sweetened, nutty clusters, I’m assured you received’t need to return to the expensive store-bought stuff.

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