Deliciously Easy Vegan Granola
A vegan granola recipe (no honey), only a small amount of sweetner (maple syrup), and no oil! Tahini is the magic maker.
Servings: 6 cups
Equipment
- 1 large mixing bowl
- 1 baking sheet [lined with non-stick foil]
- dry measuring cups
- measuring spoons
- silicone spatula
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup Grade A maple syrup
- 1/3 cup Tahini
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup slivered almonds
- 1/2 cup walnut pieces
- 1/2 cup roasted & salted pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas)
- 1/2 cup toasted unsweetened coconut chips
- 1/3 cup Aldi's mix of dried blueberries, cherries & cranberries (or dried fruit of your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Into mixing bowl, add maple syrup, Tahini, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and salt, striing until well incorporated.
- Pour the oats, almonds, & walnuts into the bowl and combine with the wet mixture, until all pieces are evenly coated. Transfer this mixture to a lined baking tray and press it into a thin, even layer using a spatula.
- Bake for 20 minutes on the bottom rack of the oven, then remove and use a spatula to toss/flip the granola. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 6-7 minutes, then remove. Cool competely.
- Sprinkle the roasted pepitas, toasted coconut and dried fruit over the granola, gently tossing to combine. Remove from tray and store in sealed container. Serve as desired.