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granola in a white bowl with milk and apple slices
Erin Antoniak

Healthy Almond Butter Granola

5 from 28 votes
Want a healthy snack to add to cereal, use as a yogurt topping, or eat by itself? Go for this Healthy Almond Butter Granola! It's made from just 8 ingredients, and it refined sugar-free. Plus, it's super filling and is always a great crowd pleaser!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 1/2 cup servings (3 cups granola)
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 444
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. chia seeds
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup almond butter
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, salt, chia seeds, and cinnamon.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together almond butter, honey, coconut oil, and vanilla.
  4. Once fully combined, press onto lined parchment paper - spread into flat layer.
  5. Baked for 20-22 minutes or until golden brown.
  6. Let cool completely before breaking apart.
  7. Store in airtight container on the counter.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 11gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 8gSugar: 17gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 3mg

Notes

  • Press It Into a Flat, Even Layer: This is the secret to achieving those big, satisfying clusters! Before the pan goes into the oven, press the mixture firmly into a flat, even layer across the parchment paper. The more compact it is, the chunkier the pieces will be when you break it apart.
  • Let It Cool Completely Before Breaking Apart: As tempting as it is to dig in right away, the granola needs to fully cool to achieve that perfect crispy texture. If you break it apart while it's still warm, it won't cluster properly.
  • Add Mix-Ins After Baking: Fold in any add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruit after the granola comes out of the oven, not before. Adding them pre-bake can cause chocolate to melt into a mess or dried fruit to burn.

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