Homemade Granola with Almonds, Vanilla and Buckwheat ( Vegan, Gluten-Free)
VEGAN II DAIRY FREE II GLUTEN FREE II SOY FREE II SESAME FREE II EGG FREE II FISH FREE II NIGHTSHADE FREE II SHELLFISH FREE
Introducing a delightful almond, vanilla, and buckwheat granola that caters to both your taste buds and dietary preferences.
This unique blend of vegan-friendly ingredients has been carefully crafted to provide a crunchy and nourishing breakfast option. The star of the show is the aromatic almond, lending a nutty flavor and a pleasant crunch.
Infused with the subtle sweetness of vanilla, every bite of this granola offers a harmonious balance of flavors. The addition of fiber-rich buckwheat adds a delightful texture, giving this granola an enjoyable and satisfying crunch.
With its plant-based goodness, Nutty almond, vanilla, and buckwheat granola is not only a delicious way to start your day but also a nutritionally conscious choice.
I love making granola, and there are so many different variations that you can do. However this is quite a simple one. I love how quick this recipe is, and you literally have enough to feed a small Indian village or yourself for a couple of weeks.
Notes on ingredients
Oats
If this recipe needs to be gluten-free, buy gluten-free oats; however, a side-note, oats, are gluten-free. It’s just that companies can’t state gluten-free because of the manufacturing processes.
Where to buy: Most supermarkets or at the Grapetree.
Sweetener
I love to use raw local honey for this recipe, but other sweeteners you can use that are vegan could be
I love coconut sugar It tastes like butterscotch and is such a great addition to recipes as it adds such a beautiful flavour. I like to use coconut sugar in cookie or cake recipes.
Where to buy: At the Grapetree or take a look at Well easy.
Coconut Oil
A great substitute for coconut oil is cacao butter. Cacao butter, is a rich and velvety vegetable fat extracted from the cacao bean. It is a key ingredient in the production of chocolate, giving it its smooth and creamy texture.
Cacao butter is solid at room temperature but melts easily when heated, making it an ideal ingredient for confectionery and dessert recipes. This butter is highly prized for its indulgent aroma and exquisite taste, which adds a subtle hint of chocolaty goodness to a variety of culinary creations.
Cacao butter truly embodies the essence of pure bliss for all those who appreciate the irresistible flavor and luxurious mouthfeel it brings to the table.
Where to buy: I buy Grapetree OR at lidls here in the UK, its far cheaper than anywhere else.
Nuts
Use any nuts you prefer for this recipe. Great options include:
Cashews
Macadamia
Hazelnuts
Pistachios
Where to buy: At the Grapetree look out for the 2 for 3 bargains, or 50% off.
Cooking Tips
To bake this granola evenly, make sure your oven is preheated to 180 degrees for at least 20 minutes and stir in the melted oil mixture into the oat mixture well so everything is coated.
Once in the oven, you need to mix it up every 10 minutes, or the edges will burn, and the middle won’t be roasted enough.
Use brown sugar instead of coconut. With its molasses undertones and slightly sticky texture, brings a depth to caramelization.. As the heat transforms the brown sugar's natural molasses content into a luxurious caramel, it releases a charming aroma that can fill your kitchen with irresistible sweetness.
Your oats need to be a bit crowded in the tray in order to stick together, so ensure the granola isn’t spread too thin on the baking tray.
Once cooked LEAVE alone till cooled, this is where the granola hardens and form granola clusters. If you ruffle them while they are warm you will break up those crunchy clusters of goodness.
Add mixed spice, ginger or cinnamon to this recipe instead and omit the vanilla.
Use almond extract instead of vanilla, serve with cherries or a cherry compote and yoghurt.
How to store homemade granola?
Store at room temperature in a kilner jar for 2 weeks. I also love to gift these to friends. I just use empty honey or jam jars and pop a little ribbon around the top
What else can I add to homemade granola?
Add these mix ins after the granola is cooked for extra flavour and texture.
Banana chips
Shredded coconut
Dried fruit; sultanas, dried mango, papaya, cranberries
Puffed rice or quinoa
Chocolate chips
Hemp seeds
Step by step
Recipe
225g jumbo oats ( GF if needed)
100g almonds
50 g walnuts
150 g buckwheat groats
150 g mixed seeds I used a mix of linseed’s, sunflower and pumpkin
6 heaped tbsp coconut oil
6 tbsp raw honey ( use agave/maple if vegan)
2 tsp vanilla extract
50 g coconut sugar
Method
Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.
Mix the dry ingredients together and place them into a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper.
Melt the wet ingredients on gentle heat in a saucepan and add this to the dry mixture and coat evenly.
Bake in the oven for 30 - 40 minutes ensuring you mix it around every 10 minutes to stop the edges burning, once cooked leave to completely cool and store in an airtight glass container.
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