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    Home » Vegan Breakfast

    Published: Feb, 2020. Updated: Aug, 2022 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    Vegan Granola Recipe With Tahini And Maple Syrup

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    Vegan Granola Recipe With Tahini And Maple Syrup is so easy to make, you'll never go back to store-bought granola. This healthy breakfast idea is Oil-free, Gluten-Free and so yummy!

    Also, try my basic 4-ingredient Granola Recipe.

    Vegan Granola In A Jar

    Vegan Granola Recipe With Tahini And Maple Syrup

    I love good breakfast recipes. My recent 3-Minute Healthy Oatmeal has been so popular on Pinterest. It's simple and delicious.

    My today's Granola is as simple as a bowl of oatmeal but with just a bit of that extra "oomph" to consider it anything but a boring breakfast.

    To be precise, it's not just Vegan Granola, it's so much more than that.

    It's Granola that doesn't have oil in it (which is important if you follow a Plant Based Diet), moistened with a wee bit of Tahini and Maple Syrup and flavored with Cacao powder and dried currants.

    It's also that kind of Granola, that you'll be hooked on from the very first bite.

    This Granola is flavorful and delicious, something you would expect from the store-bought granola, but you'll be pleasantly surprised that you can make it at home.

    Vegan Tahini Granola

    Why you'll love making this Vegan Granola Recipe at home

    • it's super easy to make and requires only 5 minutes of hands-on times;
    • comes out crispy and crunchy - perfect texture
    • it's loaded with healthy Omega-3s and antioxidants
    • you'll always have a delicious breakfast ready
    • you'll save money by making it at home
    Healthy Vegan Granola in a bowl with milk

    How healthy is Homemade Granola?

    One biggest reason why homemade Granola is healthier than store-bought one is that you know exactly what ingredients go inside it and you can easily customise Granola ingredients to your own taste.

    Store-bought granola is often sweetened with processed sugar or honey (which looses its beneficial properties when heated).

    In addition, store-bought granola often contains oil, which is high in calories and fat and not considered a Whole Food ingredient.

    How to make Chocolate Granola recipe?

    There's nothing easier than making your own Chocolate Granola. Just follow my simple steps.

    Ingredients for the Chocolate Tahini Granola

    Mix dry ingredients

    In a large bowl combine your oats, cacao powder, walnuts and dried currants.

    For granola, old fashioned rolled oats work best, because they crisp up nicely and will give you bigger clusters.

    Note: I haven't tried making granola with quick oats, but since they are smaller than rolled oats and already pre-cooked, I wouldn't advice to use them for granola, as it might end up being a bit mushy and not as crunchy.

    Mix wet ingredients

    In a smaller bowl combine Tahini and Maple syrup. If you fancy, add 1 teaspoon of Vanilla extract or Almond extract for an extra flavor.

    Combine wet and dry ingredients

    Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix everything nicely.

    Mixing the ingredients for Chocolate Granola

    Bake

    Spread the granola mixture out onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 300 F for 40 minutes stirring halfway through.

    When Granola is nice and crispy, remove it from the oven, cool completely and then store at a room temperature in glass containers or jars.

    Note: I recommend not to store granola or any food in general in plastic containers or bags as plastic tends to leach toxic chemicals into the food.

    Baked Tahini Chocolate Granola

    Should I use Cacao Powder or Cocoa Powder to make healthy Granola?

    You can use either one however keep in mind that Cacao powder is less processed than Cocoa powder. Plus, it has more antioxidants. So I recommend using Cacao powder for all your baking needs.

    What nuts are best for Breakfast Granola?

    My favorite choice for Granola is Walnuts and I'll tell you why.

    There's no denying, all nuts are healthy. Walnuts, in particularly, have the highest concentration of Omega-3 fatty acids that are so important for our cardio-vascular health and for reducing inflammation.

    Vegan Chocolate Granola in a bowl

    That's why Walnuts are my number 1 choice for breakfast Granola.

    What else can I add to my Vegan Chocolate Granola?

    • Chia Seeds, which are also very high in Omega-3s
    • Coconut flakes
    • Dry blueberries, cherries or cranberries
    • Orange peel
    • A pinch of cardamom or cinnamon

    More easy breakfast recipes you'll love

    • Cranberry Granola Biscotti
    • Apple Hand Pies
    • Russian Apple Pancakes
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    Recipe

    Vegan Chocolate Granola in a bowl

    Vegan Granola Recipes With Tahini And Maple Syrup

    Vegan Granola Recipe With Tahini And Maple Syrup is so easy to make, you'll never go back to store-bought granola. This healthy breakfast idea is Oil-free, Gluten-Free and so yummy!
    5 from 7 votes
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    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 cups
    Calories: 482kcal
    Author: Iryna Bychkiv
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    Ingredients

    • 3 c Gluten-free rolled oats
    • ¾ c walnuts chopped
    • ¾ c dried currants
    • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
    • 3 tablespoon cacao powder
    • 2 tablespoon Tahini
    • ½ c + 2 tbsp Maple syrup

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 300 F and line a large baking sheet with a parchment paper.
    • In a large bowl, mix together oats, walnuts, dried currants, salt and cacao powder. In another smaller bowl stir together maple syrup and tahini.
    • Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix everything nicely.
    • Spread the granola mixture out onto a baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
    • Remove from the oven, cool completely and transfer granola to glass containers.
    • Store at room temperature.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 68.1g | Protein: 14.2g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 10.7g | Sugar: 31.9g | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 5mg
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    Iryna Bychkiv
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    Iryna Bychkiv is the founder and writer of the culinary website Lavender & Macarons, where she shares clean, European-inspired recipes that are delicious, easy to prepare, and made with wholesome ingredients. Iryna loves creating meals that are simple yet healthy and unique, including vegan and vegetarian recipes.
    Iryna is also a freelance writer for MSN and Associated Press Wire.

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    1. Neeta says

      March 19, 2023 at 9:16 pm

      5 stars
      Made this again! Love it... I had to adapt it to what we had at home. We cannot find currants here so I took fresh cranberries that we stick up on and put in the freezer and tossed them in the food processor. They came out all different sizes but worked great and used it just as mentioned re currants above. They have worked great each time and I love them so does the family and friends... in fact I will put more next time. 2. We don’t use cocoa so I subbed 1:1 with carob powder and it was yummy. I like it softer with the timing you gave but also like it crunchier so I will often leave the pans in the oven overnight at 170 degrees and they are super crunchy in the morning:) Thank you so much for this recipe. Soooo yummy

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      • Iryna says

        March 22, 2023 at 3:17 pm

        Neeta, thank you so much for your comment and a 5-star rating! I'm so happy you enjoyed this recipe! And what a great idea to make this granola with frozen cranberries and carob powder. I gotta try this too.

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    2. Debra Offenhartz says

      December 18, 2021 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      Fabulous as a meal or a snack on its own.
      Next, I'll try a cocoa free version for my daughter who's not a chocolate lover🤷‍♀️

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      • Iryna says

        December 18, 2021 at 4:47 pm

        Debra, thank you so much for your comment and a 5-star rating! I'm happy you enjoyed this recipe! And yes, making this granola without cocoa powder will be just as delicious:)

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