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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
📖 Recipe
Oil Free Granola
Ingredients
- 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
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.
Cynthia says
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.
Iosune says
Hi Cynthia! I'm so glad you liked it 🙂 Hope your daughter gets better soon. Have a nice day!
Alexandra says
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?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Alexandra! I'm sure this app can help you: https://www.verywellfit.com/ 🙂
Virginia says
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 🙂
Iosune Robles says
Hi Virginia. So glad you liked it 🙂 Thanks for your comment!
Gayatri Singh says
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!
Iosune says
Hi Gayatri! So glad you liked it 🙂
Nicole says
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!
Trudy says
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
Hi Trudy! Thanks a lot for your comment 🙂 I think oil is not necessary at all in granola. Have a nice day!
Iosune says
Hi Nicole! So glad you liked it 🙂
Chara says
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
Iosune says
Hi Chara! Try to bake it longer or add less water next time 🙂