Say hello to my go-to quick and easy breakfast! We love this homemade Maple Almond Granola and paired with greek yogurt and fresh fruit, it’s totally a healthy and delicious way to start your day!
I’m positively loving the copious amounts of sunshine lately and just how easy it is to eat healthy during the warmer months. Gone are the days of cheesy, saucy comfort foods and sugary baked treats. No sir. Summertime is all about the smoothies, salads, fruit pops, and yogurt bowls.
We have maple almond granola!!! Fresh berries!!! Greek Yogurt!!!
aaaaand copious amounts of exclamation marks too.
#balance
This busy mama needs a few stupid-simple recipes in her arsenal and these loaded fruit and yogurt granola bowls fit the bill.
I like to whip up a large batch of maple almond granola once the nugget goes to sleep and make it rain maple almond deliciousness all week long.
Tasty Granola Recipes
You can even use this granola (or your favorite from the list above) to make cookies. Chocolate Pecan Granola Cookies are such a hit around here and the perfect way to use up that last little scoop of granola. Love it so!
The chickpea and I are so very in love with this granola. When we’re not enjoying it by the handful as a mid-day snack, we’re pouring it over our tasty morning breakfast bowls. I love that it’s something we both adore, which is a tricky feat with a toddler!
Maple Almond Granola
This maple almond granola is delicious! It has been in heavy duty rotation around here lately. If I don’t whip up a granola bowl for breakfast there’s a pretty good chance I’ll be noshing on handfuls of granola as a mid-day snack or as a little post-workout faceplant. I’ve even been known to toss in some dark chocolate chips and call it dessert when the craving strikes.
Hellooooo versatile!
While I could ramble on forever, It’s totally time to dive into this recipe. Let’s do this!
Maple Almond Granola
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted + cooled slightly)
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 TBSP honey
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1.5 cups unsalted almonds roasted or regular sliced or whole
- 4 cups old-fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
FOR THE OPTIONAL GRANOLA BOWLS:
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt non-fat or regular
- 1 cup total of fresh blueberries and strawberries
- 2-3 TBSP toasted coconut optional
- 1-2 tsp chia seeds optional
- 1/4-1/3 cup maple almond granola
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees F and move the center rack up a level so it’s on the second level/rack from the top.
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together maple syrup, coconut oil, brown sugar, vanilla, honey and salt.
- Add your oats and almonds, using a rubber spatula to fold the mixture together.
- Use your spatula to pour the granola onto your parchment-paper lined baking pan. Flatten the mixture into layer with your spatula, adding pressure to pack it down so the granola is nice and compact. You don’t want to see the parchment paper peeking through, so if using a larger baking sheet, feel free to push the mixture to the side a little so the paper doesn’t peek through.
- Bake for 20 minutes, rotate the pan for even toasting, then bake for an additional 15-25 minutes, checking at the 15 min mark and yanking once it’s deliciously golden.
- Once you remove your granola from the oven, allow it to cool on the baking sheet on your counter (or atop a cooling rack) until completely cooled. This will give it some time to get that signature crunch we all know and love!
FOR THE GRANOLA BOWLS:
- In theory, you’ll want to whip up this tasty granola in advance, as it can be stored in an airtight container for 2 weeks; perfect for easy snacking and all your breakfast needs!
- Top a jumbo scoop or two of your favorite Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries and blueberries and top with as much granola as your heart desires!
- For a burst of tropical goodness and some heart-healthy fiber add some freshly toasted shredded coconut and chia seeds to the mix!
TOASTED COCONUT:
- Heat a skillet to medium heat. Add desired amount of flaked or shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened – up to you!) and stir frequently as it begins to toast. Remove from heat once the coconut is mostly golden brown and top on your tasty granola bowls. Your toasted coconut will keep in an airtight container for at least 4 days, possibly longer.
Notes
Nutrition
This granola is gloriously gluten-free and vegetarian. As for my T-Rex friends, no you may not add bacon to your granola. Go sit in the corner. You can join the rest of us when you’re ready to behave.
Seriously put down the bacon, bro.
The granola itself is deliciously vegan, enjoy by the handful or via your favorite delivery method! You can even whip up a maple almond granola bowl with fresh coconut milk yogurt (delish!!!) for a tasty vegan granola bowl.
I love a good granola recipe! Can’t wait to try this one!
Thanks Kelley!
I wish I could just grab a Bowl. Your presentation is so colorful and inviting. Love every combination to this healthy and perfect Breakfast.
This was the best granola ever! Thanks so much for such a great recipe. The whole family enjoyed it.
I love granola! Looks so easy and delicious, granola bowls with yogurt and berries are perfect for my breakfast on-the-go!
Granola bowls are their own food group around here! So good!
I love homemade granola and your recipe is so easy to follow! Love the flavors and I bet it’ll be perfect for breakfast!
So glad you’re loving it! Thanks Shadi!
Yum! This is the perfect addition to greek yogurt with berries. It’s so easy to make too!
Almost too easy right? We make a batch nearly every week!
I am a huge granola fan…..although I am not healthy about it as I like to sprinkle it over ice cream 😉
My batch of this is going over double chocolate ice ream….YUM 😀
LOVE that you add granola to ice cream – such perfect textures!
Wow, this granola look amazing! I love granola so even though it is getting cooler here in Australia, I will try this very soon 😀
Thank you Shihoko – hope you get a chance to try it!
Yum! I love maple granola. My only variation on this recipe is that I would use almond milk in place of (or in addition to) the Greek yogurt. I’ve always loved it when the granola gets soaked up in the milk!
Joyce that sounds fantastic! I’ll totally be trying the almond milk + granola combo soon! 😉
What a gorgeous looking bowl of breakfast ! I love homemade granola and the combination of fruit+nuts adds so much taste n crunch to it.
Thanks Molly! The crunch is super essential right? I love it too!
This looks so delicious! We’re big fans of homemade granola but have never tried making granola bowls. No better time than the present! We’ll definitely be adding the toasted coconuts and chia seeds. (And yes, I love the summer sunshine too! No complaints from me 🙂
Thanks Jolina! For sure add the coconut and chia – It’s divine! <3
Dear Jenn, I love homemade granola and this sounds like a great version. Looks so good! xo, Catherine
Thanks Catherine!
I am tempted to grab a bowl just looking at the pics! Such a lovely breakfast recipe. Pinned it!
Thanks so much! <3
Beautiful and delicious! I family would gobble these up happily.
Thanks Jamie!
That looks like the perfect way to start the day! I want to just reach into the computer and grab a bowl!
The day we can finally do that will be a very happy day indeed 😉 hehe
That granola looks absolutely amazing! I’d be snacking on it all afternoon long, too.
It’s always gone so fast! 🙂
This looks like a good break from the hot oatmeal that I usually eat with this hot weather. The flavors sound delicious!
Yes for sure! I tried making oatmeal the other day and couldn’t handle the heat 😉 Granola bowls FTW!
Arrggg, I am not handling the heat well here, but on a positive note, I would love this breakfast as it is simple AND so delicious looking!
These granola bowls are sooooo pretty! Love the toppings!
What a great way to start the day! And these photos are gorgeous!
Thanks so much Des!
This looks so delicious! I’ve been buying pre-made gluten-free granola and I really need to just make my own, this looks like the perfect recipe for it!
Thanks Laura! Homemade is always so fresh and flavorful, you’ll never want to go back once you start making it! Best of all, is that it costs a fraction of the price! Helloooo $$ saver!
This is EXACTLY the kind of breakfast that I love, Jenn! SO perfect for summer, and now I’m about to scurry off to make some granola. I have all of the ingredients on hand!
Thanks so much Blair! Hope you adore the granola! 🙂