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Published: Apr 16, 2020 ยท Last Updated On: Sep 16, 2024 by Natasha Minocha

Almond Date Granola

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Deliciously crunchy, naturally sweetened, and a powerful punch of nutrients are not the reasons why I am sharing the Almond Date Granola recipe. It is the freedom to put in what you like and have that makes it perfect for these days!

Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

We gave up on packaged breakfast cereals many moons ago for the simple reason that what is advertised as โ€œhealthy multigrain cerealโ€ is sugar-laden, high in sodium, and full of preservatives.

Next time you are shopping for packaged foods sold in the garb of โ€œhealth food,โ€ take a minute. Read the labels. When you canโ€™t pronounce or recognize more than half the words in the ingredient list, that would be a good time to put that box back where it belongs. And thatโ€™s not your cart!

All it took on my part was a little bit of research to realize what all goes in these cereals, which made eating them no longer an option. That left me with a conundrum. I had to figure out how to make some kick-ass, absolutely delicious breakfast cereal at home.

I did what any sane person does and took to Google. In 0.0005 secs flat I had some 986548 recipes for granola. There were many trials and errors, some burnt, some dry, some soggy, and some completely flavorless. But once I started making almond date granola, there was no looking back.

Over the years, I made many versions of it - matcha granola, and banana granola. I even moved on to granola tarts !

But the almond date granola is what we all love. And Iโ€™m finally sharing the recipe with you.

Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

How to Make Almond Date Granola at Home?

For the sake of clarity, let me put it out there that my entire family is unabashedly in love with homemade granola. Our devotion to it is quite intense. We eat it ALL THE TIME! For breakfast, for an afternoon or evening snack, for dessertโ€ฆI swear somebodyโ€™s hand is always in the granola jar.

But this almond date granola holds its special place for two reasons โ€“ it is easy to make and I can replace any of the ingredients depending upon what I have in hand.

Ingredients for Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

Begin by mixing all the dry ingredients - rolled oats, puffed rice, popped amaranth, pumpkin, and sunflower seeds. Chop in a handful of chopped almonds and walnuts. Finish it off by sprinkling cinnamon for that lovely sweet earthy flavor.

making of Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

Whisk these with coconut oil, honey, and vanilla extract mixture โ€“ youโ€™ll end up with a wet sand sort of texture. Put it on a baking tray and then let the oven do all the work!

Process of making Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

Ready for the oven Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

Serving almond date granola

The granola is healthy, crunchy, and just the right amount of sweet. The best part is you get to control the amount of sugar, salt, and fats that go in it.

As you slide the granola out of the oven, the fabulous aroma of cinnamon will hit you. Immediately stir in the chopped dates and cranberries into the hot granola mix and let cool.

Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

Once cooled, enjoy with cold milk or cool creamy yogurt with some fresh fruits.

Yogurt with fruits and Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

Add on top of chia pudding to make a wonderful breakfast or snack jar.

Mango Chia Pudding with Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

The lightly sweetened, toasted oats, roasted, crispy nuts, chewy soft bits of dates and cranberries along with the tad bit of nuttiness of coconut oil, and the nutrient quotient of the seeds hits all the right spots.

What Can I Use Instead?

Chances are that you may not have all the ingredients I used. However, each of them will be readily available at any supermarket or online. But still, if youโ€™re scrambling to find a particular one, worry not.

The wonderful thing about granola is freedom of choice. Hereโ€™s what you can substitute them for.

No cranberries? Then, by all means, use raisins, chopped apricots, or any other dry fruit of your choice. No coconut oil? You can certainly swap it for butter or any neutral flavored, vegetable oil.

No rolled oats? Simply use the regular, instant oats, but remember to cut down on baking time because these cook lightning fast! All out of almonds? Throw in any nuts you have lying in the pantry.

Donโ€™t have any dates? Then raisins will do in a pinch! Canโ€™t find any pumpkin or sunflower seeds. Make use of those ever-present melon seeds or sesame seeds.

No cinnamon powder; use the lovely floral-scented cardamom powder.

Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

The almond date granola is not a fancy recipe. But I keep coming back to it because it gives me the satisfaction of knowing where my food is coming from and what everyone in my home is putting in their body.

Itโ€™s a step towards mindful cooking and eating, without compromising on taste. These days I usually make a big batch of it. Between the four of us, we can have one serving each day and it still lasts a long time.

I advise doubling (or halving) the recipe to fit your family size and then storing it in an air-tight container. The staying power of almond date granola is truly unmatched!

Almond Date Granola | Easy Vegan Breakfast Recipe

Half the joy of cooking is sharing it with others.ย Thatโ€™sย whyย Iโ€™mย always eager to hear from you.ย So go right ahead & drop a comment or reach out onย Instagram,ย Pinterest,ย YouTube, orย Facebook. I hope you love this almond-date granola as much as we do!

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Almond Date Granola | Easy Breakfast Recipe

Almond Date Granola

Natasha Minocha
This almond date granola is deliciously crunchy, naturally sweetened, and packed with healthy ingredients. So easy to make, this homemade granola rivals any store-bought one!
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 40 minutes mins
Total Time 50 minutes mins
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 Servings
Calories 214 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup Puffed Rice
  • 1/4 cup Popped Amranth
  • 1/4 cup Almonds, chopped
  • 1/4 cup Walnuts, chopped
  • 2-3 tbsp Pumpkin seeds
  • 2 -3 tbsp Sunflower seeds
  • 1 tsp cinnamon powder
  • 1/2 cup Honey/ maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup Coconut oil You can use butter or any neutral flavoured oil
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp Cranberries
  • 8-10 Dates, pitted and chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 170 C. Line a baking sheet with baking paper.
  • Mix all the dry ingredients - rolled oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon powder, in a large bowl.
  • Lightly heat honey and coconut oil in a small saucepan. Take it off the heat and add the vanilla extract.
  • Pour this over your dry ingredients, mix well. The mixture should have the consistency of wet sand. Spread this mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake, stirring every 10-15 mins, for about 40-45 mins. The granola should be fragrant, look all golden and toasty. Once youโ€™ve taken the tray out of the oven, stir in the dates and cranberries. Let it cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container. Serve with milk or yogurt. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 214kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 4gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg
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