How to make:
Vegan Chai Granola
So many warming spices are packed into this chai granola! Plus, this delicious vegan granola recipe is oil-free and date-sweetened.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Author:
Yield:
4 cups 1x
Rating:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pitted dates
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (I used pecans, almonds, and walnuts)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
- 1 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tablespoons almond butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Soak your dates. In a small bowl, add dates and cover with boiling water; set aside for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add oats, nuts, cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice, cloves, nutmeg and salt. Stir to combine.
- Drain the dates. In a blender or food processor, add dates and 1/2 cup water. Blend until smooth. Stir in almond butter, vanilla, and almond extract.
- Slowly pour the date mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until the date mixture is evenly incorporated into the granola. Pour granola onto the baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 20 minutes. If you want a looser granola, stir the granola around in the pan and bake for 10 more minutes. For a chunky granola, do not touch; let it cook for 10 more minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes.