Vanilla Almond Granola Recipe (naturally sweetened)
This Healthy Vanilla Almond Granola is everything you want in a breakfast or snack — perfectly crunchy, naturally sweetened, and so easy to make. It’s made with real ingredients and is totally customizable!
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheet
- Mason Jars
Ingredients
- 2 ½ c rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ c melted coconut oil
- ⅓ c maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ⅔ c slivered almonds
- ⅓ c chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
- Combine wet ingredients in a medium bowl.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir until oats are completely coated.
- Spread mixture onto baking sheet in an even layer and press down firmly with a spatula.
- Bake for 25 minutes until golden, stirring and pressing down halfway.
- Let cool completely before gently breaking into clusters (don’t skip this step—this is when the granola gets crispy!).
- Mix in chocolate chips if using and enjoy!