Recipe: Almond Butter Granola

Kelli Foster
Kelli FosterCulinary Producer at The Kitchn
I'm a recipe developer, food writer, stylist, and video producer, with more than 10 years of professional experience. As an expert meal planner and avid home cook who loves grocery shopping and helping people figure out what to cook for dinner, I'm a natural fit as The Kitchn’s Dinner Therapist. Since graduating from The University of Scranton and The French Culinary Institute, I've authored three cookbooks: Buddha Bowls, Plant-Based Buddha Bowls, and The Probiotic Kitchen. My kitchen superpower is turning a random assortment of ingredients into easy, delicious dinners that even my young son will eat.
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A near perfect granola, with lots of clusters and the sweet flavor of almond butter and maple syrup.

Makes6 cups

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This granola is a favorite in my house, both spooned over yogurt at breakfast and just snacked on all day long. Sticky almond butter and maple syrup are a delicious magnetic force that pull the oats and sliced almonds into the sweet, jagged clusters that answer the call of my crunchy granola cravings.

Less Stirring Equals More Clusters

This is the goldilocks of granola recipes: It’s not too clustery, and not too loose. Instead it’s subtly sweet and nutty, with just the right amount of small, crunchy clusters.

The almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil act as a binder to glue the oats and nuts together, but just as important is the reward that comes from ignoring your instincts to repeatedly stir the granola during cooking. Stir just once, then let it be. In return the mess of ingredients on the baking sheet slowly cook together into irresistible clusters.

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Almond Butter Granola

A near perfect granola, with lots of clusters and the sweet flavor of almond butter and maple syrup.

Makes 6 cups

Nutritional Info

Ingredients

  • 3 cups

    old-fashioned rolled oats

  • 1 cup

    sliced almonds

  • 1/2 teaspoon

    ground cinnamon

  • 1/4 teaspoon

    kosher salt

  • 1/2 cup

    smooth almond butter

  • 1/3 cup

    maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup

    coconut oil

  • 1 teaspoon

    vanilla extract

  • 1 cup

    dried tart cherries

Instructions

  1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 300°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.

  2. Place the oats, almonds, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl and stir to combine; set aside.

  3. Place the almond butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low-medium heat. Stir constantly until smooth and blended together, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.

  4. Pour the almond butter mixture over the oat mixture and stir until the oats are fully coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and spread into an even layer.

  5. Bake until golden-brown and starting to crisp, 40 to 45 minutes total, stirring once about halfway through. Remove from the oven and let cool completely on the baking sheet. Transfer to a clean, dry bowl, break into clusters and add the cherries.

Recipe Notes


Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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Baking
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children
easy
Freezer Friendly
Gluten-Free