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Almond Vanilla Granola with Real Vanilla Beans

Taking the heavenly flavor of vanilla to new heights, almond vanilla granola with real vanilla beans will make your breakfast shine! Great for snacks, too!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Breakfast and Brunch
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Author: Rachel Gurk

Ingredients

  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup raw almonds, chopped (sliced or slivered almonds are great, too)
  • ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons wheat germ (see note)
  • 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • 4 tablespoons canola oil (or any mild-tasting oil of your choice)
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 vanilla beans (scrape out insides of beans)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F. Spray a large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment or Silpat.
  • In a large bowl, stir together oats, almonds, coconut, salt, brown sugar, wheat germ and ground flaxseed.
    3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 cup raw almonds, chopped, ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons wheat germ, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
  • In separate small microwavable bowl, stir together canola oil and vanilla. Heat in microwave for 30 seconds on 50% power. Add vanilla bean pulp and whisk with a fork to combine.
    4 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract, 2 vanilla beans
  • Pour wet ingredients over dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.
  • Spread granola in an even layer over the baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes, stir, and then bake for 15 to 20 minutes longer until golden brown.
  • Let cool, stirring occasionally to break up chunks. When completely cool, store in airtight container.

Notes

  • Oats: Use old-fashioned rolled oats. Do NOT use quick oats, steel-cut oats, or instant oatmeal.
  • Wheat germ/flaxseed: If you don't have both, simply use 3 tablespoons of one or the other. Use ground flaxseed instead of wheat germ to make the granola gluten-free. You can skip both if you prefer. 
  • Vanilla: If you prefer not to use vanilla beans, simply add an extra teaspoon of vanilla extract, or substitute a teaspoon of ground cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 311kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 250mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 0.1IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg

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