Name: Almond Joy Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats; 1/4 cup almonds; 2 tsp coconut sugar; 1/4 cup almond butter; 2 tbsp pure maple syrup; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1/2 tsp vanilla extract; 1/2 cup coconut flakes; 1/4 cup dairy-free chopped dark chocolate

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Last Updated on December 19, 2023 by Christin Gillespie

This Almond Joy Granola is super crispy and is loaded with coconut flavor. Almond butter coconut glaze mixed with rolled oats, almonds, and topped with dark chocolate chunks and coconut flakes. It’s the perfect breakfast, snack, or can be enjoyed as a tasty treat!

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Who loves the combination of coconut and dark chocolate? This Almond Joy Granola recipe is perfect those coconut and chocolate lovers. It’s a healthier indulgence and is a tasty alternative to the candy bar.

A Vegan & Gluten-Free Granola Recipe

This Almond Joy Granola is healthier compared to store bought granola’s, since it is made with wholesome ingredients. It is naturally vegan, gluten-free, and is a delicious and nutritious granola recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Granola Recipe

This granola recipe is made with 9 ingredients and is so easy to make.
It can be stored in the pantry for up to 1-2 weeks, if it even lasts that long.
You can enjoy this granola recipe for breakfast, a snack, or as a crunchy topping.

Almond Joy Granola ingredients

This Almond Joy Granola recipe is made with 9 ingredients, that you probably have in your pantry.

Organic Gluten-Free Rolled Oats: Rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats, are the best kind of oats to use for this granola recipe.
Organic Pure Maple Syrup: Adds the perfect amount of sweetness to this granola recipe.
Organic Almond Butter: Your almond butter should be runny, like a thick liquid, and made with 1 ingredient, almonds! However, you can replace with your favorite nut or seed butter.
Organic Almonds: To make this granola recipe even more crunchy, add almonds. Be sure to use roasted and unsalted almonds for this granola recipe.
Organic Coconut: Every almond joy candy bar has coconut & in this granola recipe is no different. We’ll be adding a combination of coconut oil, coconut flakes, & coconut sugar, to achieve that authentic almond joy taste.
Organic Dark Chocolate: It wouldn’t be a candy bar granola recipe without it. I love using Hu Chocolate — it’s made with organic & simple ingredients.
Organic Vanilla Extract: Just a little, to add some extra flavor.

How to Make Almond Joy Granola

Begin by adding rolled oats, almonds, and coconut sugar, to a large mixing bowl. Then stir together.

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In a separate, microwave safe bowl, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Heat briefly in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, or in a small saucepan, until warm, but not bubbly. Mix again.

A medium sized clear glass bowl, filled with melted almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla extract, on a white marble counter.

Pour the wet ingredients onto the dry, and mix to evenly coat.

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Spread onto a lined baking sheet and bake for a total of 20 minutes, stirring half-way through.

Baked almond joy granola, with coconut flakes, and dark chocolate chunks, on top of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Once cooled, stir in dark chocolate and coconut flakes, before eating or transferring to an airtight jar/container.

What to Eat Granola With

There are so many ways to enjoy this Almond Joy Granola recipe.

Enjoy with non-dairy yogurt and fresh fruit.
Pair granola with some non-dairy milk, and eat with a spoon.
Sprinkle granola on top of smoothies or smoothie bowls.
With a sweet potato potato breakfast. Such as my SunButter & Raspberry Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowls.
Garnish on top of oatmeal.
By the handful, straight from the jar.

This Almond Joy Granola recipe will taste wonderful, regardless of how you enjoy it.

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Tips for Making this Granola Recipe Perfectly

Organic & gluten-free rolled oats are ideal for this recipe. I don’t recommend using quick oats, because you won’t achieve the best results.
Use an almond butter that is runny, like a thick liquid, and made with 1 ingredient, almonds.
While granola is baking, be sure to keep an eye on it. Depending on your oven, the cook time might differentiate. If your oven cooks faster or your granola is browning, reduce the cook time by 2-3 minutes.
Don’t forget togently stir the granola, keeping the clusters intact, at the 10 minute mark. This helps ensure even baking.
Let granola completely before adding the dark chocolate and coconut flakes.

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Xoxo.

Christin.

Almond Joy Granola

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Author: Christin Gillespie
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 30
Yield: 2 cups 1x
Category: Breakfast
Method: Bake
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

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Always opt for organic ingredients.

1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
1/4 cup almonds
2 tsp coconut sugar
1/4 cup almond butter
2 tbsp pure maple syrup
2 tbsp coconut oil
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup coconut flakes
1/4 cup dairy-free chopped dark chocolate

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
Melt together the almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and vanilla.
Stir together the oats, almonds and coconut sugar.
Pour the wet ingredients onto the dry, and mix to evenly coat.
Spread onto a lined baking sheet (or two, don’t over crowd it or it won’t crisp up right)
Bake for 10 minutes at 325ºF. Stir. Bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
Remove from the oven and cool completely (for the most/biggest clusters). Once cooled, stir in dark chocolate and coconut flakes, before eating or transferring to an airtight jar/container.

Notes

Organic & gluten-free rolled oats are best for this granola recipe. I don’t recommend using quick oats, because you won’t achieve the best results.
While granola is baking, be sure to keep an eye on it. Depending on your oven, the cook time might differentiate. If your oven cooks faster or your granola is browning, reduce the cook time by 2-3 minutes.
Don’t forget togently stir the granola, keeping the clusters intact, at the 10 minute mark. This helps ensure even baking.
Cool completely to achieve large clusters, before eating or transferring to an airtight jar/container.

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