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Oil Free Granola

Published: Apr 21, 2015 · Modified: Apr 28, 2023 by Iosune · This post may contain affiliate links · 52 Comments

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Oil Free Granola

Breakfast is really important, so if you don't have much time, you can make a big batch of granola once or twice a month. You just need to mix it with your favorite plant milk and you have your breakfast ready in just 1 minute! You can also add other ingredients like fresh fruits or some nut butter.

It's also a perfect snack and I always bring granola with me when I travel, just in case I can't find anything to eat. This recipe is also oil-free, so is even lighter and lower in fat and you won't even notice, I promise!

Oil Free Granola

Granola is usually made with nuts, seeds, rolled oats, dried fruits and honey, but maple and agave syrup taste amazing, are super healthy and cruelty-free! I've always added extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil, but it's not necessary at all.

Oil Free Granola

To make the granola you just need to mix all the ingredients in a big bowl. I prefer to heat the wet ingredients in a saucepan because it's easy to mix them with the dry ingredients if they're hot, but if you don't use coconut oil, you can remove this step.

Oil Free Granola

Then you have to spread the granola onto a baking tray, bake it for 25 minutes and that's all! I usually stir the granola once or twice while baking to get a crumbly granola, but this is not necessary, it's totally up to you.

Oil Free Granola

Cashew milk is my favorite plant milk, but almond milk also tastes really awesome. However, I prefer to drink oat milk because is delicious and lighter than nut milks. You can find the recipe in our 10 Easy Vegan Recipes FREE eCookbook. Homemade plant milks taste better and they're usually more affordable.

Oil Free Granola

If you don't like Goji berries or you can't find them, don't worry, feel free to use other dried fruits, nuts or seeds, this recipe is super easy to make and always works. Don't forget to tag a picture #simpleveganblog on Instagram (or on any other social network) or leave a comment if you make this oil free granola!

Oil Free Granola

Oil Free Granola

Oil Free Granola

Granola is super easy to make and it lasts up to 3 weeks. This oil free granola is so delicious, you won't notice any difference!
4.58 from 14 votes
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Course: Breakfast, Snak
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 10
Author: Iosune


Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped almonds
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • ½ cup Goji berries
  • ½ cup sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
  • ⅔ cup maple syrup
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Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 320ºF or 160ºC.
  • Mix the dry ingredients in a big bowl (rolled oats, chopped almonds, chopped dates, Goji berries, sunflower seeds and ground cinnamon).
  • In a saucepan, heat the wet ingredients (water, vanilla extract and maple syrup) for about 2 minutes. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix well.
  • Spread the granola onto a baking tray and bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes to get a more crumbly granola.
  • Remove from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 262kcal | Carbohydrates: 46.8g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 4mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 29g
Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below and let me know how it was!

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Comments

  1. Brie says

    February 24, 2019 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    I love this recipe and so do my kids. Instead of goji berries we use cranberries and sometimes instead of sunflower seeds we just add extra almonds. We use a food processor to make the fruits and nuts smaller for my daughter who’s not yet 2. My son, who’s 4, loves the smell of the cinnamon while it bakes. They both eat bites while I try to put it away. I have found that it can sometimes seem soft and if I think it might have too much moisture I just turn the heat off and leave the pan in the over for an extra 15-20 minutes, then take it out to cool. Turns out great every time. Thank you for such a versatile recipe! ❤️

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      February 25, 2019 at 7:28 am

      Hi Brie! You're so welcome 🙂 I'm so glad you and your kids like it!

      Reply
  2. Janice Wagner says

    November 07, 2018 at 1:30 am

    I love the taste of this granola. I also followed the recipe, but as someone else had mentioned, it was chewy. Not sure what would have caused this as you had stated your does not come out this way..maybe heating the maple syrup had something to do with it..how much less would you suggest using next time and would you reduce the water as well? Thank you!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      November 27, 2018 at 9:14 am

      Hi Janice! Oil-free granola is not as crunchy as regular granola, but mine wasn't chewy, so I'm not sure... Try to omit the water or add less syrup. Hope it helps!

      Reply
  3. Beth Craig says

    November 27, 2017 at 6:39 pm

    This granola sounds delicious, can I use imitation maple syrup instead of real maple syrup?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      November 28, 2017 at 11:31 am

      Hi Beth! I've never tried imitation maple syrup, but I think it should work... Have a nice day!

      Reply
  4. Yuki says

    November 12, 2017 at 6:00 am

    Can I reduce the Maple syrup to 1/4 cup?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      November 14, 2017 at 10:08 am

      Hi Yuki! I think it should work. Add some water if needed 🙂

      Reply
  5. Miriam says

    October 22, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Can you tell how much granola do we get with this recipe in cups or grams?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      October 23, 2017 at 12:34 pm

      Hi Miriam! About 5 to 6 cups 🙂

      Reply
  6. Mrs Lynne littlejohn says

    July 30, 2017 at 3:40 pm

    5 stars
    Tried thosvat my sister in laws and I'm now making it myself.
    Wish me luck ✋

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      July 31, 2017 at 1:10 pm

      Hi there! Hope you like it!

      Reply
  7. Carol says

    January 09, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    4 stars
    I made this oil free granola, doubling the cinnamon! It is delicious, but chewy instead of crunchy. I baked it as the recipe instructed. Should I have baked it longer,or is it because there's no oil in it?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      January 16, 2017 at 7:00 pm

      Hi Carol! Maybe you should bake it longer or add less syrup. It's not as crunchy as regular granola, but it's not chewy at all. Have a nice day!

      Reply
  8. Granola Getter says

    May 11, 2016 at 7:50 am

    Can steel cut oats be used?

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      May 13, 2016 at 2:23 pm

      Hi! I've never made granole usin steel cut oats, but you could try... 🙂

      Reply
  9. Trish says

    May 03, 2016 at 5:59 pm

    Love this! How did the dried fruit turn out after baking? I've seen a lot of recipes adding in the fruit at the end after baking.

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      May 09, 2016 at 9:42 am

      Hi Trish! Thanks 🙂 It turn out great, but you can add them at the end if you want 😀

      Reply
  10. Melodie says

    March 15, 2016 at 10:09 pm

    Hi, I'm wondering if I could reduce the amount of sweetener and still have good results. I'm thinking of using 1/3 to 1/2 cup of agave instead of the 2/3 cup of maple syrup. Do you think that would work? I've never made granola before!

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:43 am

      Hi Melodie! Of course you can! But maybe you should add more water instead 😉

      Reply
    • Margaret Barlow says

      May 26, 2016 at 9:22 pm

      Yes, that works very well, I put half maple syrup and half agave syrup, I used a little less syrup than the recipe. Taste it before it goes in the oven and adjust to suit. Next time I will add the dried fruit later as they got a little overdone...overall, it was delicious!

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        May 27, 2016 at 11:11 am

        Hi Margaret! Thanks a lot 🙂 I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

  11. jan says

    February 17, 2016 at 8:49 pm

    5 stars
    i am not a very big fan of dates. can i omit that or substitute ?

    Reply
    • Anna says

      February 24, 2016 at 8:52 pm

      the dates are just an add-in, I'm pretty sure you can use any nuts, seeds or fruits you want in it, and as much as you'd like in the granola. i think she was just suggesting some that she thinks go well with it, but you can use literally whatever you want. I'm not sure if she mentioned this, but only put in the dried fruit in the last 5 or so minutes of baking so they won't burn

      Reply
      • Iosune says

        February 29, 2016 at 12:00 pm

        Thanks a lot Anna! <3 <3 <3

    • Iosune says

      February 29, 2016 at 11:59 am

      Hi Jan! I'm so sorry, but I didn't see your comment 🙁 Yes, you can use another dried fruit instead or even remove this ingredient and add more syrup. Have a nice day!

      Reply
  12. Natalie @ Feasting on Fruit says

    April 23, 2015 at 3:13 am

    I got so excited when I saw those 3 words together! I love granola, and I love oil-free baking <3 This looks incredible, I have a feeling this stuff would disappear pretty fast in my house 🙂

    Reply
    • Iosune says

      April 23, 2015 at 10:37 am

      Hi Natalie! I hope you like it!!! 😀

      Reply
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