Vegan Cashew and Coconut Oil Granola

This coconut oil granola is healthy, vegan and uses only natural agave syrup and molasses for added sweetness. Ingredients like cashews, sunflower seeds and dried apricots add plenty of nutrients, as well as texture variety. Delicious and so easy to make! Recipe courtesy of Matt Ivan from Plating Pixels.

Servings

n/a

Prep time

5 minutes

Cook time

12 minutes

Passive time

n/a

Ingredients

3 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats or Gluten Free Rolled Oats
1/2 cup Cashew Pieces
1/2 cup Almond Protein Powder
1/2 cup Coconut Oil unrefined, melted
1/2 cup Coconut Flakes
1/2 cup Dried Apricots chopped
1/3 cup Agave Syrup or honey or maple syrup
1/4 cup Premium Shelled Sunflower Seeds
1/4 cup Cocoa Nibs
2 Tbsp Molasses
1/4 tsp Vanilla Extract
Sea Salt to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all ingredients except salt in a large bowl. Stir until well combined.
Evenly spread granola mixture onto a rimmed, parchment-lined baking sheet. Lightly sprinkle with sea salt.
Bake 6 minutes, then stir and bake 6 minutes more or until lightly browned. Remove from oven and cool completely.
Granola will harden once cooled. Break up and store in a jar or airtight container.