Weekly Meal Prep Granola
A simple meal prep granola formula that you can customize to your liking. This easy recipe is vegan and can easily be made gluten-free and nut-free. This will make a large batch of granola, which you can enjoy for quick and nutritious breakfasts during the week.
Servings 10
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nut or seed butter of choice, see notes
- 1/4 cup oil of choice, see notes
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 cups (430g) rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cup nuts or seeds of choice, see notes
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fine grain sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325℉ (162℃). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Combine the maple syrup, nut or seed butter, oil, and vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Whisk together until smooth.
- Add the oats, nuts or seeds, cinnamon, and salt to the same bowl. Stir until combined.
- Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool on the baking sheet. Do not stir. It will continue to get crispier as it cools down.
- Once completely cooled, break the granola into chunks and store it in a large airtight container.
Notes
You can store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. You can also store it in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nut or seed butter: I make this recipe with almond butter. You can use peanut butter or other nut butters if preferred. Note that it will change the flavor of the granola, so make sure to choose one that you enjoy. For a nut-free option, you can use sunflower seed butter.
Oil: I tested this recipe with coconut oil and olive oil. Both worked well. You can use these, or a light-tasting oil of choice.
Nuts and seeds: I recommend a combination of nuts and seeds for a variety of textures. I like to use walnuts and pumpkin seeds. Pecans and sliced almonds work well too. For a nut-free option, you can make it with pumpkin seeds and/or sunflower seeds.
For a gluten-free option, make sure to use gluten-free certified oats.
I prefer my granola with more vanilla and less cinnamon. Feel free to increase the cinnamon if preferred.