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recipe for vegan granola, vanilla cranberry granola

Vanilla Cranberry Granola

Mimi Council
Vanilla Cranberry Granola offers a delightful mix of crunchy oats, sweet dried cranberries, and a hint of pure organic vanilla bean, making it a nutritious and satisfying treat. Perfect as a topping for yogurt, smoothie bowls, or enjoyed on its own, this granola brings a touch of natural sweetness and wholesome goodness to your day.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Makes 16 servings
Calories 213 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
 
 

  • 347 grams rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon ground vanilla bean
  • 113 grams cane sugar
  • 113 grams coconut oil
  • ½ cup water
  • 39 grams light corn syrup
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 191 grams dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the oats and vanilla bean and whisk together. Set aside.
  • In a small saucepan, add the cane sugar, coconut oil, water, and corn syrup. Cook on medium/high heat until everything is combined. Remove from heat and add in the sea salt. Stir to combine completely. Pour the sugar mixture over the oat mixture and fold to combine and completely coat the oats.
  • Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread out as evenly as possible. Bake for 25 minutes, remove from the oven and stir to rotate granola. Bake again for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  • Once cool, add granola and cranberries to a large mixing bowl. Mix to combine completely.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.

Notes

Gluten Free — Make sure to use gluten free oats.
High Altitude — Follow the recipe as noted.

Nutrition

Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 77mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin C: 0.02mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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