Oil Free Granola
This easy and healthy oil-free granola requires 10 basic plant-based ingredients you’ll likely have in your pantry! Ready in 40 minutes, this gluten-free granola tastes so delicious that you’ll be fighting to eat it straight out of the jar! It’s free from refined sugars and customizable to what you have on hand. It’s the perfect grab and go snack, morning breakfast or topper to add to your smoothie bowls and tastes 10x better than store bought!
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Why You’ll Love This Oil Free Granola Recipe
Packed with Whole Foods: Are you tired of boring breakfasts that leave you sluggish and unproductive? Try this fantastic oil-free granola! Packed with wholesome ingredients like oats, nuts, and seeds, it’ll give you the energy boost you need to kickstart your day.
Meal Prep Friendly: You can store this addictively delicious granola in your pantry for up to 3 weeks for a quick and satisfying breakfast throughout the week without the hassle. Whip up a large batch for a quick and nutritious snack or breakfast ready in no time.
Customizable: This granola is highly adaptable. You can enjoy it as a snack, toss it into your favourite plant milk, sprinkle it over your yogurt parfait or smoothie bowl, or use it as a topping for your favorite dessert/ice cream. The possibilities are endless!
Refined Sugar-Free & Oil Free: Better than its store-bought counterpart, which is laden with sugar and contains oil, this homemade granola is free from refined sugars and artificial additives. Its sweetness comes from maple syrup, making it a guilt-free treat for those watching their calories. Making it at home gives you complete control over the ingredients.
5 minutes of prep time: You can make a big batch of this delicious granola at home with just 5 minutes of preparation and minimal clean up. Trust me, you won’t want to return to the store-bought stuff once you taste this homemade version!
How to Make Oil Free Granola
Combine Ingredients
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.
Transfer to a Baking Tray
Spread onto a lined baking tray.
Pack the granola down about half an inch thick. This will ensure your granola gets nice and chunky!
Bake Granola
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes, tossing lightly after 25 minutes.
If you want chunky granola, make sure you toss gently so as not to break up the chunks.
If you prefer smaller pieces of granola, you can toss them after 15 minutes instead.
Serve & Enjoy!
Serve with yogurt parfaits, smoothie bowls, as cereal with milk, and more!
Recipe Tips for Oil Free Granola
Rule of thumb! Keep the base the same and swap the mix-ins. The rule of thumb for this recipe is 4 cups of oats to 1 cup of mix-ins. Use your favorite nuts and seeds or whatever else you have on hand.
Make it high protein by eating it like a cereal with milk and serving it with a protein shake.
Get creative with mix-ins: Customize it by adding dried fruits like cranberries, blueberries, or raspberries, nuts like almonds or peanuts, and seeds of your choice. You can even add unsweetened coconut flakes once it’s done baking for a tropical flavor or toss in cacao powder for a chocolatey twist. Throw anything you want into the mix; it will turn out delicious.
Experiment with spices to add a depth of flavor to your recipe.
Swap maple syrup with date paste for natural sweetness.
Swap almond butter with cashew butter or peanut butter for a flavor punch.
Make it nut-free: omit walnuts and substitute almond butter with seed butter, tahini, or nut-free butter for a subtle flavor.
Swap apple sauce with banana puree to bind the ingredients together.
Storage tip: Store in an airtight container. It will stay fresh for up to 3 weeks in the pantry. Keep in the refrigerator for longer storage.
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Oil Free Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- ⅓ cup apple sauce
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ½ tsp salt
- 1.5 tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup chopped walnuts
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 3 tbsp ground flax
- 3 tbsp hemp seeds
- 3 tbsp chia seeds
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well to combine.
- Spread onto a lined baking tray, and pack the granola down about half an inch thick. This will ensure your granola gets nice and chunky!
- Bake at 350f for 35 minutes, tossing lightly after 25 minutes.
- If you want chunky granola, make sure you toss gently so as not to break up the chunks. If you prefer smaller pieces of granola, you can toss after 15 minutes instead.
- Serve with yogurt parfaits, smoothie bowls, as a cereal and more!