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    Salted Plains » Recipes » Breakfast & Brunch

    Almond Joy Granola (Gluten-Free, Vegan)

    Published: Apr 24, 2018 · Modified: Apr 13, 2022 by Tessa · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Homemade Almond Joy Granola is made with gluten-free oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw almonds, and chocolate. A gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free recipe!

    Homemade Almond Joy Granola made with gluten-free oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw almonds, and chocolate. A gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free recipe!As much as I love breakfast—my hands-down favorite meal of the day—I also love cereal for dessert.

    You know that time of night, after dinner but before bed when all you want is a little something sweet and most likely chocolate? I'm all too familiar.

    It seems to be a thing that often happens to me, so having some healthier options stashed in the pantry has been my solution.

    Homemade Almond Joy Granola made with gluten-free oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw almonds, and chocolate. A gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free recipe!Until recently, my French toast granola has been my favorite homemade granola to date.

    But this chocolate, coconut, and almond version might beat it. Plus, the bonus of cocoa-based cereals? Chocolate milk.

    Homemade Almond Joy Granola made with gluten-free oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw almonds, and chocolate. A gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free recipe!The secret to getting the clumpiest chocolate granola clusters is packing your oats mixture into an even layer. Once the granola is finished baking, allow it to cool completely before breaking it into pieces.

    Homemade Almond Joy Granola made with gluten-free oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw almonds, and chocolate. A gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free recipe!

    Served with almond milk or coconut milk, the almond joy flavor is kicked into high gear.

    But those wonderful oat clusters are perfect for snacking right out of the bag. So, breakfast, dessert, or snack? You decide.

    If you love snacking with whole-grain oats, you'll also love these gluten-free granola bars!

    Other chocolate-kissed gluten-free recipes I have on my to-try list:

    Alanna has a coconut flour banana cake with a luscious chocolate rum ganache that would make any celebration special. Brianna's gluten-free lava cake is simple yet decadent. And Mary Ann's chocolate coconut espresso smoothie would be the perfect mid-week morning pick-me-up!

    Homemade Almond Joy Granola made with gluten-free oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw almonds, and chocolate. A gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free recipe!

    Almond Joy Granola

    Homemade Almond Joy Granola made with gluten-free oats, unsweetened shredded coconut, raw almonds, and chocolate. A gluten-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free recipe!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 506kcal
    Author: Tessa

    Ingredients

    • 4 cups gluten-free oats
    • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    • 1 cup raw almonds, chopped
    • ¾ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
    • ½ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
    • ½ cup maple syrup, room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl combine oats, cocoa powder, almonds, coconut, salt, and coconut sugar. Stir to combine.
    • In a small bowl or glass measuring cup, add coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Whisk until combined. Pour liquid over dry ingredients and stir with a large spoon until the oat mixture is completely coated.
    • Transfer mixture to prepared pan and spread into an even layer. Using an extra piece of parchment paper, press down oat mixture into an even, packed layer. 
    • Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring halfway through bake time and carefully flattening back into an even layer with your piece of parchment. Also at the halfway mark, tent pan lightly with a sheet of foil to avoid burning.
    • When finished baking, remove from oven and allow granola to cool completely on a wire rack, before breaking it into pieces and placing in an airtight container. This will ensure there are clumps!

    Notes

    Adapted from my Cinnamon Apple Granola.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 506kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg
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    1. Lena

      August 12, 2019 at 6:16 am

      Hello :)
      I would like to know where the white bowl, which is shown in the last pictures, is from? It looks awesome with the granola in it :)

      Thank you. Lena

      Reply
      • Tessa

        August 15, 2019 at 7:18 pm

        Hi Lena! The bowl is from an artist in Asheville, NC. Her instagram is @tara.underwood. :)

        Reply
    2. Karen

      May 16, 2018 at 3:08 pm

      Love, love the idea of this granola! It sounds super decadent, but the ingredients are wholesome and packed with nutrients, too.

      Reply
    3. Traci | Vanilla And Bean

      May 03, 2018 at 11:39 am

      You know my love for granola runs deep and even more-so when chocolate is involved! The granola jar is ALWAYS full! Delicious work, Tessa!

      Reply
    4. Liv @ What Liv Likes

      May 02, 2018 at 8:50 pm

      The Theo version of Almond Joy bites are my jam and I just ran out of my last batch of granola. I think I know what I'll be making tomorrow ;) Do you think I could sub extra maple syrup for the coconut syrup?

      Reply
      • Tessa

        May 03, 2018 at 12:46 pm

        Yes! Those are so good! Subbing in an extra tablespoon of maple syrup should work just fine. Thanks, Liv!

        Reply
    5. Kelsey @ Appeasing a Food Geek

      April 26, 2018 at 5:35 am

      This granola! So many heart eyes over here. I am obsessed with the almond and coconut combo. I can never get enough granola, so this is going on the to-do list ASAP! xo

      Reply
    6. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      April 25, 2018 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      I love making homemade granola Tessa! This flavor sounds delicious!

      Reply

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