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    Published: Jan 1, 2023 · Modified: Mar 9, 2023 by Kelly Bloom · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Almond Vanilla Granola

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    granola in a bail jar.

    Yogurt and granola are at their best with our Almond Vanilla granola on top of tart Greek yogurt, drizzled with honey. Perfect for when berries are not in season, these yogurt granola cups are not only an amazing treat but can also serve as a nutritious breakfast or a healthy dessert.

    granola in a bail jar.

    Why You Will Love This Recipe

    Not only is a meal or dessert of yogurt and granola super quick and easy to make, but this power-packed duo is jam-packed with protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals that will keep your energy levels high throughout the day.

    Whether you're looking for something fancy or just a simple snack before heading out on your next adventure - yogurt and granola can be tailored to suit any taste!

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    • Why You Will Love This Recipe
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Almond Vanilla Granola
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Substitutions
    • Variations
    • Equipment
    • Storage
    • Tips for Success
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Food Safety
    • Some Other Recipes We Are Sure You Will Love
    • Connect with Smells Like Delish!
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    Ingredients

    This recipe for making homemade Almond Vanilla granola, and the Yogurt Granola Cups, are both so versatile you can easily adjust the ingredients to suit whatever seeds, nuts, or dried fruits you have on hand.

    So let's get started on making this homemade granola and using it to make some yogurt and granola cups that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

    ingredients for making Almond Vanilla granola.

    Ingredients needed to make this Almond Vanilla Granola :

    • Oats - Regular old fashioned rolled oats or Bob's Red Mill thick rolled oats are best. Gluten free oats if you have a gluten intolerance.
    • Almonds - Raw, whole almonds.
    • Mixed Nuts - Unsalted.
    • Pepitas - Raw pepitas seeds.
    • Sunflower seeds - raw, seeded.
    • Dried Apricots - cut into small chunks.
    • Dried Dates - cut into chunks.
    • Raisins - Golden raisins, or dried cranberries.
    • Honey - any kind you like, Maple syrup if you are vegan.
    • Vanilla extract - or a vanilla bean for French Vanilla Almond Granola
    • Coconut oil - melted. Coconut oil has the best shelf life.
    • Salt

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    How to Make Almond Vanilla Granola

    With just a few healthy ingredients and some light work in the kitchen, you can have yourself a delicious and wholesome granola to use every day for breakfast, top on yogurt or ice cream sundae's, or just snack on.

    Follow the easy directions below and in the printable recipe card to make your own super fuel granola!

    Measure Nuts, Fruits, and Oats into a Bowl

    1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside to turn the mixed granola onto for baking after mixing.
    1. Measure the oats, almonds, mixed nuts, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and dried cut apricots, dates, and golden raisins into a large bowl.
    ingredients for granola in a bowl.
    Raw granola ingredients in a bowl ready to be mixed and baked.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Sweeten with Honey

    1. In a small bowl, mix the honey with the melted coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Drizzle the honey and coconut oil mixture over the bowl of granola ingredients.
    honey poured over a bowl of nuts, dried fruits, seeds, and rolled oats.
    Bowl of unbaked, raw granola ingredients with honey being drizzled on it.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Blend Oats, Fruits, and Nuts

    1. Mix all the ingredients until they are lightly coated with the honey mixture. It's easier to use a pair of disposable nitrile gloves and mix by hand.
    bowl of mixed almond vanilla granola, dried fruit, seeds, and nuts.
    Mixed oats, fruits, and nuts to make Almond Vanilla yogurt.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Bake on a Sheetpan

    Spread the Almond Vanilla granola on the parchment lined, rimmed sheet pan. Bake 18 minutes and check. If not golden brown on top, cook another 2 minutes. Don't over bake. You want just a light golden brown, as the granola will bake a little more after removing from the hot oven.

    baked almond vanilla granola on a sheet pan with a blue handled scoop.
    Baked granola with fruit and nuts for a high fuel granola mix.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Store in a Mason or Bail Jar

    Remove from the oven and let cool completely to room temperature. This granola will become crisper as it cools. Store in mason jars, bail jars, or plastic Rubbermaid type storage containers. Add the vanilla bean now if making this French Vanilla Almond Granola.

    Full ingredient amounts and preparation instructions are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

    Serving Suggestions

    To serve, alternate layers of Greek yogurt and Almond Vanilla granola in parfait cups or dessert glasses. Top with a drizzle of honey, or even a few mini chocolate chips. Almond Vanilla granola is also delicious served with our Unsweetened Applesauce!

    You can make these granola yogurt cups using our Lactose Free Greek Yogurt or any store bought yogurt.

    glass layered with yogurt and almond vanilla granola.
    Honey drizzled on yogurt granola cups of Almond Vanilla granola and Greek yogurt.

    You have endless possibilities on how this granola may be served or enjoyed - topped over yogurt parfaits, sprinkled onto ice cream, or used as a topping on smoothie bowls - whatever your preference is!

    Substitutions

    You can swap out any of the ingredients if needed. If you need your granola to be gluten free, use gluten free rolled oats. You can substitute the honey for maple syrup is you want a vegan granola. You can also skip the vanilla extract and add a vanilla bean to the storage container for French Vanilla Almond Granola.

    Variations

    Use this Almond Vanilla granola as a base for making Chocolate Chip Granola, Tropical Granola, and Cinnamon Granola, with just a few additions to this recipe.

    • Chocolate Chip Granola - After the homemade granola has completely cooled, toss in ½ to 1 cup of mini milk chocolate morsels.
    • Tropical Granola - Change the dried fruits to dried pineapple, pieces of dried mango, and dried papaya. Nuts can be pecan, some brazil nuts, and large flakes of unsweetened coconut. It's less expensive to find a Tropical trail mix blend though, and add 3 cups of it in place of the separate nuts and dried fruits!
    • Cinnamon Granola - Add 1-2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon to your granola mixture after tossing with the honey and coconut oil mixture. Omit the vanilla extract though so the flavors don't compete.
    • French Vanilla Almond Granola - Add a vanilla bean to the bail jar of stored granola. It will impart a stronger, richer French vanilla flavor!

    Equipment

    Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Good equipment makes any baking or cooking task so much more enjoyable. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this almond vanilla granola recipe.

    Rimmed Sheet Pans with cooling rack (set)

    Storage

    Store any leftover, cooled Almond Vanilla granola in mason jars, bail jars, or plastic storage tubs. Stored in a cool pantry cupboard, this granola will stay fresh up to 3 months.

    Tips for Success

    • Spread the Almond Vanilla granola on parchment paper lined, rimmed sheet pans, it makes clean up so EASY!
    • DO NOT OVER BAKE! You granola will continue to cook on the hot sheetpan for up to 5 minutes. Remove when lightly golden.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is homemade granola unhealthy?

    Not necessarily. A lot of packaged granolas contain so much fat, sugar, and calories that you might as well eat a candy bar. On the other hand, when enjoyed in moderation, healthy homemade granola is an excellent source of fiber, iron, healthy fat, and protein.

    Does granola cause weight loss?

    Yes, it can aid in weight loss. However, you need to control your portion size to make sure you get all the nutrients, and it keeps you full for a longer time.

    Can I freeze this almond vanilla granola recipe?

    Yes! wait until it has cooled, then store is zipper bags or resealable plastic tubs for up to 3 months.

    Food Safety

    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    Almond Vanilla Granola

    Yogurt and granola are at their best with our Almond Vanilla granola on top of tart Greek yogurt, drizzled with honey. Perfect for when berries are not in season, these yogurt granola cups are not only an amazing treat but can also serve as a nutritious breakfast or a healthy dessert
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time19 mins
    Total Time29 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 16 ½ cup servings
    Calories: 290kcal
    Author: Kelly Bloom

    Equipment

    • Large Rimmed Cookie sheet with cooling racks

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups Oats old fashioned rolled oats
    • ½ cup Almonds Raw, whole almonds
    • ½ cup Mixed Nuts unsalted
    • ¼ cup Pepitas Raw pepitas seeds
    • ¼ cup Sunflower seeds raw, seeded
    • ½ cup Dried Apricots cut into small chunks
    • ½ cup Dried Dates cut into chunks
    • ½ cup Raisins Golden raisins
    • ¾ cup Honey any kind you like
    • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • ½ cup Coconut oil melted. Coconut oil has the best shelf life
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a rimmed baking sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside to turn the mixed granola onto for baking after mixing.
    • Measure the oats, almonds, mixed nuts, pepitas, sunflower seeds, and dried cut apricots, dates, and golden raisins into a large bowl.
      4 cups Oats, ½ cup Almonds, ½ cup Mixed Nuts, ¼ cup Pepitas, ¼ cup Sunflower seeds, ½ cup Dried Apricots, ½ cup Dried Dates, ½ cup Raisins
    • In a small bowl, mix the honey with the melted coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Drizzle the honey and coconut oil mixture over the bowl of granola ingredients.
      ¾ cup Honey, 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract, ½ cup Coconut oil, ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • Mix all the ingredients until they are lightly coated with the honey mixture. It's easier to use a pair of disposable nitrile gloves and mix by hand.
    • Spread the Almond Vanilla granola on the parchment lined, rimmed sheet pan. Bake 18 minutes and check. If not golden brown on top, cook another 2 minutes. Don't over bake. You want just a light golden brown, as the granola will bake a little more after removing from the hot oven.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool completely to room temperature. This granola will become crisper as it cools. Store in mason jars, bail jars, or plastic Rubbermaid type storage containers.
    • To serve, alternate layers of Greek yogurt and Almond Vanilla granola in parfait cups or dessert glasses. Top with a drizzle of honey, or even a few mini chocolate chips.

    Notes

    • Spread the Almond Vanilla granola on parchment paper lined, rimmed sheetpans, it makes clean up so EASY!
    • DO NOT OVER BAKE! You granola will continue to cook on the hot sheetpan for up to 5 minutes. Remove when lightly golden.
    • You can make these granola yogurt cups using our Lactose Free Greek Yogurt or any store bought yogurt.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 6g | Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg
    Keyword : almond vanilla granola, granola and yogurt, granola gourmet, granola vanilla almond, greek yogurt with granola, yogurt and granola, yogurt granola cups

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