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    Oil Free Granola

    Published: Apr 21, 2015 · Modified: Apr 28, 2023 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 52 Comments

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    Oil Free Granola

    Breakfast is really important, so if you don't have much time, you can make a big batch of granola once or twice a month. You just need to mix it with your favorite plant milk and you have your breakfast ready in just 1 minute! You can also add other ingredients like fresh fruits or some nut butter.

    It's also a perfect snack and I always bring granola with me when I travel, just in case I can't find anything to eat. This recipe is also oil-free, so is even lighter and lower in fat and you won't even notice, I promise!

    Oil Free Granola

    Granola is usually made with nuts, seeds, rolled oats, dried fruits and honey, but maple and agave syrup taste amazing, are super healthy and cruelty-free! I've always added extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil, but it's not necessary at all.

    Oil Free Granola

    To make the granola you just need to mix all the ingredients in a big bowl. I prefer to heat the wet ingredients in a saucepan because it's easy to mix them with the dry ingredients if they're hot, but if you don't use coconut oil, you can remove this step.

    Oil Free Granola

    Then you have to spread the granola onto a baking tray, bake it for 25 minutes and that's all! I usually stir the granola once or twice while baking to get a crumbly granola, but this is not necessary, it's totally up to you.

    Oil Free Granola

    Cashew milk is my favorite plant milk, but almond milk also tastes really awesome. However, I prefer to drink oat milk because is delicious and lighter than nut milks. You can find the recipe in our 10 Easy Vegan Recipes FREE eCookbook. Homemade plant milks taste better and they're usually more affordable.

    Oil Free Granola

    If you don't like Goji berries or you can't find them, don't worry, feel free to use other dried fruits, nuts or seeds, this recipe is super easy to make and always works. Don't forget to tag a picture #simpleveganblog on Instagram (or on any other social network) or leave a comment if you make this oil free granola!

    Oil Free Granola

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    Oil Free Granola

    Oil Free Granola

    Granola is super easy to make and it lasts up to 3 weeks. This oil free granola is so delicious, you won't notice any difference!
    4.58 from 14 votes
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    Course: Breakfast, Snak
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
    Servings: 10
    Author: Iosune


    Ingredients 

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    • 2 cups rolled oats
    • 1 cup chopped almonds
    • 1 cup chopped dates
    • ½ cup Goji berries
    • ½ cup sunflower seeds
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
    • ½ cup water
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
    • â…” cup maple syrup
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    Instructions 

    • Preheat the oven to 320ºF or 160ºC.
    • Mix the dry ingredients in a big bowl (rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped dates, Goji berries, sunflower seeds and ground cinnamon).
    • In a saucepan, heat the wet ingredients (water, vanilla extract and maple syrup) for about 2 minutes. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
    • Spread the granola onto a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to get a more crumbly granola.
    • Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.8g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 29g
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

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    Comments

    1. Cynthia says

      September 15, 2023 at 11:19 pm

      5 stars
      The best granola!! My husband have been enjoying this granola for some time and I have gifted friends with it as well. Now I've also added it to the foods I'm serving to my daughter who is in treatment for breast cancer as it contains such simple and nutritious ingredients, which I add or subtract to create variety.

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 18, 2023 at 8:13 pm

        Hi Cynthia! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂 Hope your daughter gets better soon. Have a nice day!

        Reply
    2. Alexandra says

      December 07, 2020 at 7:47 pm

      Hi there,
      How do I calculate portion calories? 1/10th doesn’t really help me. I usually put 1/3 c in my bowl. Can you help?

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        December 10, 2020 at 12:17 pm

        Hi Alexandra! I'm sure this app can help you: https://www.verywellfit.com/ 🙂

        Reply
    3. Virginia says

      April 25, 2020 at 9:42 am

      4 stars
      I did not read the comments before attempting the receipe (my bad!), and so I did what the recipe said and added the goji berries to the dry ingredients from the start. They got burnt, and half of the granola was ruined. Other than that, it turned out great. I was super concerned that it would be soggy, because it was still pretty soggy by the time I turned off the oven, but as it cooled it dried and got crunchy and nice. Just don't add in the berries until the last minute 🙂

      Reply
      • Iosune Robles says

        May 06, 2020 at 1:38 pm

        Hi Virginia. So glad you liked it 🙂 Thanks for your comment!

        Reply
    4. Gayatri Singh says

      March 08, 2020 at 3:35 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy recipe. It has become a staple in my house and all the family members are happy with it, which is a rare occurrence! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        March 09, 2020 at 5:23 pm

        Hi Gayatri! So glad you liked it 🙂

        Reply
      • Nicole says

        July 29, 2021 at 4:21 am

        5 stars
        Omitted goji berries, added nutmeg to the dry ingredients. I'm thrilled with this recipe. Delicious and my whole house smells amazing! I will have to make a larger batch next time. I appreciate a recipe without added oil if it isn't absolutely necessary. Definitely a new household staple for me, thank you!

        Reply
        • Trudy says

          July 26, 2023 at 1:50 pm

          Having said that, all the nuts and seeds have their own oil anyway so I wonder how much difference it makes adding oil…🤔

        • Iosune says

          August 29, 2023 at 10:04 am

          Hi Trudy! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂 I think oil is not necessary at all in granola. Have a nice day!

        • Iosune says

          August 29, 2023 at 10:04 am

          Hi Nicole! So glad you liked it 🙂

    5. Chara says

      September 13, 2019 at 4:44 pm

      2 stars
      Hi, help please! The flavor came out great but it is not crunchy at all, it is actually pretty soggy.
      How can I fix it?
      Thank you

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        September 23, 2019 at 12:33 pm

        Hi Chara! Try to bake it longer or add less water next time 🙂

        Reply
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