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Cardamom Date Walnut Granola, vegan gluten-free

Delicious Cardamom Date Walnut Granola That's Vegan & Gluten-Free

Indulge in this easy-to-make Cardamom Date Walnut Granola, a vegan and gluten-free breakfast delight.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Granola Base
  • 3 cups Rolled Oats Ensure they're gluten-free if needed.
  • 1 cup Walnut Pieces Can be swapped for almonds or pecans.
  • 2/3 cup Medjool Dates Chop and lightly coat in oil to ease stickiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom Substitute with cinnamon if unavailable.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Skip if using only cardamom.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
Binding and Sweetening
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil Substitute with a neutral oil if desired.
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Consider date syrup for a different flavor.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • Wooden Spoon

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped walnuts, and Medjool dates. Add ground cardamom, ground cinnamon, and salt, mixing them together well.
  3. Melt the coconut oil and pour it into the bowl along with maple syrup, stirring until the dry ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. After baking, allow the granola to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  6. Transfer the cooled granola to an airtight container for storage.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Enjoy your granola on its own, with plant-based yogurt, or atop your favorite smoothie bowl.

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