This is the easiest granola recipe ever. It only requires six nutritious pantry ingredients that you simply stir together before baking in the oven. After just thirty minutes, out comes absolutely irresistibly delicious and addictive granola. It is salty, sweet, and perfectly golden brown. I love to sprinkle it on smoothies, yogurt and chia seed pudding or eat it plain by the handful! It is also delicious with homemade plant milk and fresh blueberries. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
The Easiest Granola Recipe
This recipe requires only six simple ingredients and chances are they are most likely items you already have sitting in your pantry. Sometimes I like to add cinnamon as well, but this basic recipe is just:
- rolled oats or quick cooking oats
- almond flour
- avocado oil
- maple syrup
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon (optional)
- salt
That's it! So simple. It produces the best texture and is totally addictive. I cannot get enough of the salty sweet combination.
To make the granola, just stir the six ingredients together and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Then bake for 30 minutes tossing halfway through. Finally, let it cool off and enjoy! I store in an airtight container on the counter and sprinkle on my smoothies throughout the week. It makes them more filling and more delicious. Plus, it adds whole grains and plant-based protein to the meal.
What are the health benefits of oats?
According to the Whole Grains Council, oats are higher in protein and healthful fats and lower in carbohydrates than most other whole grains. I love to incorporate oats into my diet because they are full of soluble fiber and help me feel fuller longer.
This oat-based granola recipe is healthy enough to enjoy for breakfast or as a snack anytime of day. My kids absolutely love it and eat it by the handful. My husband loves to treat it like cereal and enjoy with homemade almond milk and fresh blueberries. My favorite way to enjoy it is on top of a creamy frosty smoothie. It is also delicious stirred in with yogurt or chia seed pudding.
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Now, Let’s Make The Easiest Granola Recipe!
This easy granola recipe will be your new go-to make-ahead nutritious breakfast add-on or healthy snack. It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, peanut-free, legume-free and refined sugar-free so it works well for many types of diets.
I cannot wait for you to give this recipe a try! Let’s get baking!
The Easiest Granola Recipe
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 15 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
This is the easiest granola recipe ever. It only requires six nutritious pantry ingredients that you simply stir together before baking in the oven. After just thirty minutes, out comes absolutely irresistibly delicious and addictive granola. It is salty, sweet, and perfectly golden brown. I love to sprinkle it on smoothies, yogurt and chia seed pudding or eat it plain by the handful! It is also delicious with homemade plant milk and fresh blueberries. This recipe is vegan, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
Ingredients
- 3 cups quick cooking oats (certified gluten-free if desired)
- 1 cup blanched super fine almond flour (not almond meal)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ cup avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon fine salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients well. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking sheet and spread into an even layer using a spatula.
- Bake for 30 minutes tossing halfway through.
- Allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet before enjoying (at least 15 minutes). Once cooled, granola can be stored in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
Notes
Sometimes I add a handful of unsweetened finely shredded coconut flakes. You can also mix in dried fruit or refined sugar-free vegan chocolate chips after it comes out of the oven.
If you do not have avocado oil you can use melted coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven Baked
Keywords: easiest granola
Marji says
Love this recipe! I add any dried fruit I have on hand and nuts. Easy and delicious. I was going to add some chia seeds next round. Thanks for such great inspirations.
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you! Love your additions... I'm so glad it worked out! I think chia seeds would work great here too. And hemp seed for protein :). You may want to slightly increase the avocado oil and maple syrup if you add more ingredients. Hope that helps! Eager to hear how it turns out for you! Best, Elaine
Abby says
So so good and so so easy. Literally takes like 5 minutes to put together and clean up is super fast which is always a bonus. Going to be making this on repeat!
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much for the rating and comment! Yes, I love how quick and easy it is too - we make it a couple times a week here so I had to come up with a simple version for sure! LOL!
Marilyn says
Will it taste sweet enough if I use less honey such as 1/4 cup?
Elaine Gordon says
Yes I have done this before although I much prefer 1/3-1/2 cup to get the nice granola clusters and the best texture overall. The liquid sweetener helps bind it together... maybe you could try substituting almond butter? I haven't tried this yet but it could potentially work to balance out the fact that you are reducing the liquid in this recipe.
Dyanne says
the best and easiest granola recipe! I have this in regular rotation now. Sometimes I add in chopped sliced almonds for extra crunch and its so good.
Elaine Gordon says
Aw thank you so much, Dyanne! I really appreciate you letting me know! We make it ALL the time over here. I love your idea of adding sliced almonds for a crunch! I'll have to try that!
Mandie Evans says
This is my new favorite granola recipe! So easy and delicious 🙂 thanks Elaine!
Elaine Gordon says
Aw thank you SO much, Mandie! So happy you had a chance to try it out and loved it like we do!
Casey says
This was easy and delicious!
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much! 🙂
Libi says
Best granola! So easy to make and my kids eat it up!
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you SO much! So happy you and your kids love it!
Ashley Hamill says
Oh My Yum!! This is so delicious... and so moreish! I love how healthy it is and still so tasty:) I will definatel make again
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much, Ashley! I'm so happy you loved it! Love this comment so much LOL. Best, Elaine
Rachel says
I was searching online for gluten free/vegan family meal plans before school starts next month and I was assuming that I wasn't going to find anything that would help me.
I stumbled upon Elaine's website and I'm sort of shocked I am just finding out about this place online..
Normally I feel very limited in what I can make and like it takes a large effort to find new things. I was almost overwhelmed at the options that I had in front of me.
I made the granola first today. When I started I realized I didnt have any oil. She says this recipe is easy and I haven't found making granola to be as easy as I would think it would be and while I could have tried substituting something I didn't want to play around with an easy recipe and ruin it and therfor be afraid to try it again. So I went to Target to get some avocado oil and make the granola.
Let's just say almost the entire container is gone. My daughter's and I ate it for lunch with almond milk and then I hung out with the granola for about 15 minutes around 3... I guess I need to make a new batch!
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much for sharing this, Rachel! It makes me so happy to hear this was helpful for you 🙂 This granola recipe is a family favorite and we make it at least once a week. It is just so easy, delicious and nutritious! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed it too. Best, Elaine
Silvia says
I loved making this granola and it is delicious. I didn’t have maple syrup so I used honey instead.
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much, Silvia! I'm glad your substitution worked well. Any liquid sweetener works in this recipe although they each have slightly different flavors and levels of sweetness. But they all should work 🙂 Thank you for the five star rating! Best. Elaine
Laurie says
All time favorite and a must have! I love how it’s so versatile, you can add whatever you want to each batch you make or keep it simple!
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much, Laurie! I am so happy you enjoy this one so much too! I agree it is versatile and you can make it your own if you want! 🙂 Thank you again! Best, Elaine
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much, Laurie!
Lucy says
This granola is delicious and so easy!! We make this all the time and my kids and I love it.
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much, Lucy! So happy to hear this! Best, Elaine
Pam says
This sounds wonderful and would like to try but my son is allergic to tree nuts as well as peanuts. Is there something else you could substitute for the almond flour?
Elaine Gordon says
I would suggest adding more of the quick cooking oats in place of the almond flour and then increasing the oil and maple syrup by a little. Almond flour doesn't absorb as much as the oats will so you will need the extra liquid. The almond flour adds a nice texture and helps it clump up a bit but I would think the recipe would still work without it. Another option would be brown rice flour but I have not tested this so I cannot guarantee the results.
Marta says
I made this last night—so quick, easy, and delicious! My 3.5 year old was previously uninterested in store bought granola but she was excited by the smell as this was baking and after she tried it, she kept coming into the kitchen to “sneak” more. My husband and I love it too. We’ll definitely be making it again. Thanks for the great recipe!
Elaine Gordon says
Thank you so much, Marta! I'm so happy to hear you and your whole family enjoyed this one 🙂 Best, Elaine