Maple Walnut Granola
A simple vegan maple walnut granola. This granola is full of big clumps and is the perfect combination of sweet and lightly salty. All you need is 10 pantry ingredients and 10 minutes of preparation. This is a great meal prep breakfast to enjoy throughout the week.
Ingredients
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups walnuts, chopped in a few pieces
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- 1/4 cup ground flax seeds
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the oats, walnuts, coconut, flax seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt to a large mixing bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the maple syrup, melted coconut oil and vanilla to the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
- Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mixture and press it until compacted, as best as you can.
- Bake for 35 minutes. Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool completely before breaking it up.
Notes
To Store the Granola: Once the granola has completely cooled, break it up into chunks and store it in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks. It’s best when eaten the first week.
For a lower sugar option, you can reduce the brown sugar to your taste or omit it completely. I do prefer it with the sugar of course and it does contribute to the flavor, but do what you prefer. I don't recommend reducing the maple syrup as this one helps create the clumps.
To make this recipe gluten-free, make sure to use gluten-free certified oats.