Ultimate granola

Sweet meets crunchy with this satisfying, filling granola, perfect for your weekday breakfasts on the go. Perfect as a standalone or as a topping for plant-based yogurt, this granola is satisfying, nutritious, and simple to make. Say “goodbye” to prepackaged bars and “hello” to your new favorite homemade breakfast!

Ingredients

Calories: 5900 Protein: 98 g
  • 8.0 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1.0 cups slivered almonds
  • 1.0 cups walnuts, roughly chopped
  • .25 cups pumpkin seeds
  • 1.0 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1.0 cups olive oil
  • 1.0 cups maple syrup
  • 2.0 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1.0 tsp. table salt
  • .5 cups shredded coconut

Preparation

 

  1. Preheat and prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a large baking pan greased or lined with parchment paper. 
  2. Mix: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, cinnamon, and shredded coconut.
  3. Combine: In a separate bowl, mix together olive oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add this liquid mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  4. Pour and spread: Pour onto the baking sheet and spread into an even layer with a spatula. Add a pinch of salt on top for flavor.
  5. Bake and cool: Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown. The granola should sit for 1 hour in a cool place.
  6. Serve: Break the granola apart. Serve with your favorite plant-based yogurt, plant milk, and/or fresh fruit.