Description
A simple and healthy vegan granola recipe made with oats, nuts, seeds, and raisins. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or a crunchy snack!
Ingredients
- 5 cups rolled oats
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1.5 cup chopped nuts (I use 1 cup pecans and 1.5 sliced almonds; or all pecans in a pinch)
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1 cup seeds (sunflower, pepitas, chia)
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1 cup raisins
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⅔ cup olive oil
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⅓-½ cup maple syrup
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1 tbsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp vanilla
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½ tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make cleanup a breeze.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients except for the raisins. Stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with olive oil. The mixture should have a shiny, slightly wet appearance.
Spread the granola mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet. Aim for a thickness of about ¼ inch to ensure even cooking without burning.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 minutes. Then, remove the granola, give it a good stir, and return it to the oven for another 12 minutes. Keep an eye on it during the last few minutes to ensure it turns golden brown without overcooking.
Once baked, let the granola cool completely on the baking sheet. This is a crucial step for forming those delightful clumps!
Once the granola has cooled, stir in the raisins. Transfer the mixture to an airtight container for storage. It will keep fresh for up to two weeks.
Notes
Tips to getting the perfect crispy clumps
1) Make sure that everything is nicely coated with the olive oil and maple syrup
2) After stirring granola half way through, make sure to press down with your spatula to encourage the oats to stick. It’ a delicate balance, you want to press down firm enough to allow them to stick together, but if it’ too firm they won’t cook as well and the oat turn out too chewy.
3) Let it cool!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 24 minutes
- Category: Breakfast