Oil Free Granola Recipes

EASY OIL-FREE GRANOLA (WITH LOTS OF CRUNCHY CLUSTERS!)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375F.
• Combine all the ingredients in a mixing bowl.
• Stir to evenly coat all the dry ingredients.
• Spread on a baking pan lined with parchment paper.
• Press it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
• Bake for 10 mins at 375F until the edges are just staring to brown. Do not stir it.
• Remove from the oven. Let it cool for at least 30 mins before stirring or moving or touching.
• Then break apart into chunks.
• Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

AQUAFABA GRANOLA (OIL-FREE!)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (162 C) and line one baking sheet (or more as needed) with parchment paper.
• To a large mixing bowl, add the oats, nuts, coconut, chia seeds, coconut sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to combine.
• Add aquafaba (chickpea brine) to a mixing bowl and use an electric mixer to whip into loose peaks (see photo). This can take up to 10 minutes, usually 5. (If it has trouble blending, add a little cream of tartar to help peaks form.)
• Add maple syrup and vanilla (optional) to the aquafaba and beat for 30 seconds more. Pour the aquafaba mixture over the dry ingredients and fold to coat (see photo).
• Spread the mixture evenly onto a parchment-lined baking sheet(s) and bake for 28-35 minutes (or until fragrant and deep golden brown). Stir a bit near the halfway point and flip the pan around to ensure even baking.
• Let cool completely. Then add dried fruit (optional) and toss. Place in a container that has an airtight seal and it should keep for 2-3 weeks at room temperature. Store in the freezer up to 3 months (sometimes longer).

GRANOLA {WITHOUT OIL}

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a large mixing bowl, toss together oats and sliced almonds, set aside.
• In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, honey, water, cinnamon, and salt. Bring mixture to a boil stirring frequently. Once mixture reaches a boil, allow to boil for 1 minute whisking constantly.
• Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and baking soda and whisk until mixture is foamy. Carefully pour hot sugar mixture over oat mixture and toss to evenly coat.
• Spread mixture into an even layer on a silicone baking mat or parchment paper lined 18 by 13-inch rimmed baking sheet.
• Bake in preheated oven, about 36 - 40 minutes until lightly golden brown, removing from oven and tossing twice during baking*.
• Remove from oven allow to cool completely then break into clusters (note that granola wont be crisp until cooled). Store in an airtight container.