Vegan Maple Almond Butter Granola

 The absolute best Vegan Maple Almond Butter Granola recipe with only 8 ingredients required! Did I mention this healthy homemade granola is also refined sugar-free, sweetened with maple syrup, gluten-free, and full of healthy fats?! I’ve become addicted to making homemade granola every Sunday to add to my Acai Bowl for breakfast and this flavor combo is truly my favorite!

*Blog post originally shared May 8th, 2018 and updated January 6th, 2020*

How to make maple almond butter granola

Making crunchy and delicious vegan granola at home doesn’t have to be hard. Here are the steps, ingredients, and tools you will need to make an easy almond butter granola with oat clusters. Once you’ve tried this maple granola recipe, you’re definitely going to want to check out my healthy Chai Pecan Granola recipe next!

Step 1: Mix the Wet Ingredients Together

Since I wanted to create a granola that is vegan AND healthy, I used melted coconut oil as the fat in this almond butter granola recipe. In order for the granola to get really crispy, fat such as coconut oil is necessary. In addition to the coconut oil, I also added maple syrup and creamy almond butter.  Make sure the almond butter is fresh and creamy (not dry) or it will be pretty impossible to mix in.

To start, whisk the almond butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, & vanilla extract/vanilla bean paste together before adding to the dry ingredients.

Step 2: Add in the Dry Ingredients

Next comes the dry ingredients including gluten-free oats, sliced almonds, cinnamon, and salt. Then, mix the dry ingredients with the already mixed wet ingredients until the oats and almonds are evenly coated and wet.

Step 3: Bake the Maple Almond Butter Granola 

Add the Granola to a large baking sheet covered in parchment paper or to a 9*13 inch glass baking dish. Baking granola on parchment paper will lead to more large clusters! In contrast, baking it in a glass baking dish will still lead to crispy oats, but it will be much looser without large clusters. For this recipe, I don’t recommend using a smaller pan or the almond butter granola clusters will not bake evenly. Once the oven has preheated, bake the homemade granola for 35-40 minutes!

I like to stir my vegan granola halfway through to make sure that it bakes evenly, but I will say this can break up some large clusters. If you truly want large granola clusters, don’t stir it AT ALL during the baking time.

When you remove the granola from the oven it may seem a little soft at first. Let it sit and cool for about 5-10 minutes. I promise, it will harden and all that yummy almond butter and maple flavor will be there!

FAQ & Substitutions:

How long will homemade granola last?

This vegan & gluten-free granola can be stored in a closed container in the fridge for up to 3 weeks. Similarly, it can also be stored in a closed container on the counter at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. However, make sure to let the granola cool COMPLETELY before storing it in a sealed container. Otherwise, it will get soft and will not keep as long.

Can I Freeze Granola?

Yes- I love storing my homemade granola clusters in the freezer! To store in the freezer, place in an airtight container and let it thaw at room temperature before eating. Also, it will last about 2 months in the freezer- any longer and it will impact the taste (even if it’s technically still edible).

What Can I Eat almond butter granola with?

The first time I made this recipe, it was as a topping on a fruit-filled yogurt bowl. After that, I figured out it goes PERFECTLY with this Triple Berry Acai Bowl or my Cranberry Orange Smoothie Bowl recipes.

In addition to any flavor smoothie bowl, this vegan granola goes great with virtually any fruit mixed in. As you can see from the pictures, I love eating it as a fancy homemade cereal with oat milk too. Honestly, I’d even recommend it as a topping on my favorite homemade Vegan Banana Pancakes too!

If you’re not already convinced, this Vegan Maple Almond Butter Granola is full of flavor, simple to make, and a healthy alternative to all of those sugar-filled options at the grocery store. So what are you waiting for?! Go out and make it so you have it ready for breakfast this weekend!

-TSG

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