Vanilla Hazelnut Granola
 
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This fragrant vanilla hazelnut granola has a delicious coffeehouse vibe.
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Serves: 5 cups
Ingredients
  • 3 cups rolled oats (use certified gluten-free, if needed)
  • 1 cup hazelnut meal (see Hazelnut Note below)
  • ⅔ cup chopped hazelnuts
  • 6 tablespoons honey or agave nectar (generous ⅓ cup)
  • ¼ cup oil
  • 2½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup dried blueberries or cranberries or ¼ cup chopped crystalized ginger (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 250ºF and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, stir together the oats, hazelnut meal, and chopped hazelnuts.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the sweetener, oil, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  4. Pour the liquid mixture over the oat-hazelnut mixture, and stir until all the oats and nuts are well-coated.
  5. Spread the mixture into a single layer on your prepared baking sheet.
  6. Bake the granola for 60 to 90 minutes, checking in to stir every 15 to 30 minutes. It should appear toasted, but not burnt, yet will still feel a bit soft (it will crisp up as it cools).
  7. While the granola is still warm, gently toss with the dried berries or crystalized ginger, if using.
  8. Let the granola cool completely.
  9. Store the granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. You can keep it in the refrigerator or freezer for longer storage.
Notes
Hazelnut Note: Hazelnut meal is simply ground hazelnuts. You can buy it or grind your own in a spice / coffee grinder, food processor, or high-power blender.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: ½ cup Calories: 289 Fat: 17.4g Saturated fat: 1.7g Carbohydrates: 30g Sugar: 11.5g Sodium: 33mg Fiber: 4.2g Protein: 5.8g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/dairy-free-vanilla-hazelnut-granola