Vanilla Almond Granola
Homemade vanilla almond granola is easy to make and a great way to save money on breakfast fare. Flavored with maple and vanilla, this recipe is a hit at my house.
Servings: 12
Calories: 416kcal
Cost: $3
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- ½ cup hot water
- ½ cup neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
- 5 cup rolled oats do not use quick oats
- 2 cup quinoa flakes
- 1 cup whole almonds
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 ° Line a rimmed, half sheet baking pan with a silpat mat or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, hot water, oil, vanilla extract until blended and the sugar is dissolved.
- Add the oats, quinoa flakes, almonds, and salt. Stir to coat.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread evenly, pressing the mixture firmly.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until golden brown. Break into clusters and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely before packaging in an airtight container.
- Store in an airtight container. Freeze for longer shelf life.
Notes
Store granola in an airtight container for up to a week.
For Maple Vanilla Almond granola, substitute ½ cup maple syrup for ½ cup of the brown sugar and omit the water.
Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1/12 the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 416kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg
