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    Vanilla Hazelnut Granola inspired by a Favorite Coffeehouse

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    By Alisa Fleming on September 19, 2022 Alisa's Favorite Dairy-Free Recipes, Breakfast, Dairy-Free Recipes

    Chocolate and hazelnut get way too much attention. Vanilla is an amazing match to filberts, and it gives this granola a delicious warm flavor. I still remember the first time I tried vanilla hazelnut granola, from a local coffee shop that freshly baked it in house. It was unforgettably fragrant, and so comforting when doused with almond milk.

    Vanilla Hazelnut Granola Recipe - also gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan options - just like a coffeehouse favorite!

    Vanilla Hazelnut Granola with Almond Option

    Granola might not seem like the most exciting dairy-free recipe, but a lot of store-bought granolas do contain milk. And granola is one of those great staple foods. It’s hearty, energizing, easy to make from pantry ingredients, and lasts for a while. So you can bake a big batch of this dairy-free vanilla hazelnut granola for whenever hunger strikes. Enjoy my version as written, or try one of these variations.

    Vanilla Almond Option

    This granola is also delicious with almonds. But rather than chopped almonds, I would buy sliced almonds. Almond meal is preferred over almond flour. It’s more rustic. If it isn’t in stock locally, you can simply grind some almonds in your food processor, coffee grinder, or high-power blender.

    Quick Oat Option

    Sometimes I like to mix the texture up by using half quick oats and half rolled oats. This gives the granola a slightly softer bite.

    Vanilla Hazelnut Granola Recipe - also gluten-free, soy-free, and vegan options - just like a coffeehouse favorite!

    Special Diet Notes: Vanilla Hazelnut Granola

    By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, peanut-free, soy-free, vegan, plant-based, and vegetarian. Just be sure to use the oats and sweetener that suit your dietary needs.

    5.0 from 1 reviews
    Vanilla Hazelnut Granola
     
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    Prep time
    10 mins
    Cook time
    90 mins
    Total time
    1 hour 40 mins
     
    This fragrant vanilla hazelnut granola has a delicious coffeehouse vibe.
    Author: Alisa Fleming
    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
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    Alisa is the founder of GoDairyFree.org, Food Editor for Allergic Living magazine, and author of the best-selling dairy-free book, Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook for Milk Allergies, Lactose Intolerance, and Casein-Free Living, and the new cookbook, Eat Dairy Free: Your Essential Cookbook for Everyday Meals, Snacks, and Sweets. Alisa is also a professional recipe creator and product ambassador for the natural food industry.

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    3 Comments

    1. Letty Flatt on March 13, 2014 9:15 pm

      Love the addition of candied ginger too. And the hazelnut meal. The last time I made granola I added ground chia seeds. At the time I thought they disappeared into the granola but after eating it for week, I believe they brought something extra (besides the nutrition.)

      Reply
      • Alisa Fleming on March 14, 2014 8:57 am

        So good to know – thanks Letty! Since they have tested and shown that flaxseeds retain the majority of their healthy oils after baking, I’m imagining that chia seeds have the same benefit, too!

        Reply
    2. Lynda on March 7, 2014 7:18 pm

      Now this is my idea of a snack time. 🙂 Thank you for posting your recipe.

      Reply

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