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    Vegan Granola

    Published: Sep 23, 2022 Updated: Sep 23, 2022 by Alison Andrews This post may contain affiliate links

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    Vegan Granola

    You will absolutely LOVE this vegan granola. Loaded with baked golden oat clusters and crunchy nuts and sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, this is the best homemade granola ever!

    Vegan granola on a baking sheet with a wooden spoon.

    This homemade vegan granola is SO good you’ll never want store-bought again.

    I’m a person who has always been partial to regular store bought granola, I honestly had no idea how much better it would be homemade. I was in for a very happy surprise.

    Store-bought granola is pretty good. Homemade is AMAZING. You’ll find yourself making heaps of exclamations to anyone who will listen about how amazing it is.

    It’s so amazing that you’re eating it and making little noises like ‘mm mm mm’ at the same time.

    And your house also smells sensational when you’ve baked up a batch of this. Just a small extra perk.

    You’ll also love our vegan granola bars and vegan oatmeal bars.

    Ingredients You’ll Need:

    Ingredients for vegan granola.

    Ingredient Notes

    • Dried cranberries – you could switch these out for other dried fruits of your choice, banana chips, apple chips, raisins, chopped dates would all work great.
    • Nuts – we used pecans, almonds, walnuts and cashews but feel free to use any mix of nuts that you like. You can also add seeds like sunflower seeds or pepitas.
    • Light brown sugar – can be switched for dark brown sugar or coconut sugar.
    • Coconut flakes – are optional but amazing in this granola.
    • Coconut oil – should be melted first. If you’re not a fan of coconut then you can use refined (flavorless) coconut oil, or switch it for avocado oil instead.
    Vegan granola on a baking sheet with a wooden spoon.

    How To Make Vegan Granola

    You will find full instructions and measurements in the recipe card at the bottom of the post. This is a summary of the process to go along with the process photos.

    • Add rolled oats, chopped walnuts, almonds, chopped pecans, cashews, coconut flakes, light brown sugar, cinnamon and sea salt and mix together.
    Ingredients added to mixing bowl and mixed together.
    • Pour in melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix well until all the oats and nuts are lightly coated.
    Melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla added to bowl and mixed in.
    • Transfer this to a parchment lined baking sheet and spread it out in an even layer.
    Granola mix placed onto parchment lined dish and spread out.
    • Bake for 12 minutes and then bring it out to stir. After stirring press it down again into an even layer.
    Stirring granola on a baking sheet and then spreading out to bake again.
    • Return to the oven to bake for a final 12-15 minutes until golden.
    Granola on a baking sheet.
    • Let it cool completely, undisturbed, for at least 45 minutes, and then break it up into pieces with your hands. You can break it up into large or small pieces.
    Breaking baked granola up by hand.
    • Add dried cranberries and mix them in.
    Vegan granola on a baking sheet.
    • Your vegan granola is ready to serve.
    Vegan granola on a baking sheet.

    Serving Suggestions

    It’s absolutely divine served with vegan yogurt or coconut yogurt and drizzled with vegan honey.

    Or serve it in a bowl with non-dairy milk. It’s great with any non dairy milk, but homemade oat milk, almond milk or cashew milk are all wonderful options.

    Vegan granola with almond milk in a black bowl.

    Storing Instructions

    This homemade granola stores beautifully in an airtight container for 7-10 days. It’s also freezer friendly for up to 3 months.

    Vegan granola with almond milk in a black bowl with a spoon.

    More Delicious Vegan Breakfast Recipes

    • Vegan Oatmeal Pancakes
    • Vegan Overnight Oats
    • Vegan Granola Bars
    • Vegan Banana Waffles

    Did you make this recipe? Be sure to leave a comment and rating below!

    Vegan granola on a baking sheet with a wooden spoon.

    Vegan Granola

    You will absolutely LOVE this vegan granola. Loaded with baked golden oat clusters and crunchy nuts and sweetened with brown sugar and maple syrup, this is the best homemade granola ever!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 24 minutes
    Total Time: 34 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 387kcal
    Author: Alison Andrews

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Rolled Oats (400g)
    • ½ cup Walnuts (50g) Chopped
    • ½ cup Almonds (75g)
    • ½ cup Pecans (60g) Chopped
    • ½ cup Cashews (75g)
    • ½ cup Coconut Flakes (30g)
    • 2 Tablespoons Light Brown Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
    • ½ cup Coconut Oil (109g) Melted
    • ½ cup Maple Syrup (120ml)
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ cup Dried Cranberries (75g)
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Add rolled oats, chopped walnuts, almonds, chopped pecans, cashews, coconut flakes, light brown sugar, cinnamon and sea salt and mix together.
    • Pour in melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix well until all the oats and nuts are lightly coated.
    • Transfer to your parchment lined baking sheet and spread it out in an even layer.
    • Bake for 12 minutes and then bring it out to stir. After stirring press it down again into an even layer.
    • Return to the oven to bake for a final 12-15 minutes until golden.
    • Let it cool completely, undisturbed, for at least 45 minutes, and then break it up into pieces with your hands. You can break it up into large or small pieces.
    • Add dried cranberries and mix them in. And your granola is ready to serve.

    Notes

    1. Nuts – feel free to use any mix of nuts that you like. You can also add seeds like sunflower seeds or pepitas.
    2. Coconut flakes – are optional but amazing in this granola.
    3. Light brown sugar – can be switched for dark brown sugar or coconut sugar.
    4. Coconut oil – should be melted first. If you’re not a fan of coconut flavor then you can use refined (flavorless) coconut oil, or switch it for avocado oil instead.
    5. Dried cranberries – you could switch these out for other dried fruits of your choice, banana chips, apple chips, raisins, chopped dates would all work great.
    6. Gluten free – simply choose oats that are certified gluten free. 
    7. Storing: It stores beautifully in an airtight container for 7-10 days.
    8. Freezing: It’s freezer friendly for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Hi I'm Alison Andrews, I'm the voice and cook behind Loving It Vegan. I love making delicious vegan food and creating vegan versions of all your old favorites, so that you’ll never feel like you’re missing out. Find out more about me here.

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    Comments

    1. Margaret Marean says

      December 19, 2022 at 3:56 am

      Excellent flavour. Great for a festive occasion.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        December 20, 2022 at 10:51 am

        Thanks Margaret!

        Reply
    2. Teresa says

      September 24, 2022 at 1:26 am

      Delicious! Thank you! I love granola and this was so easy to make.5 stars

      Reply
      • Alison Andrews says

        September 26, 2022 at 11:01 am

        So happy to hear that! Thanks Teresa!

        Reply

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