Homemade granola goes grain-free in this easy Maple Almond Butter Granola recipe that EVERYONE will love! Maple syrup, almond butter, and lots of cinnamon add a warm nutty flair to this tasty snack. Eat it by the handful, or serve it as a cereal – it’s so delicious and the flavors are perfect for fall!

Wonderful homemade granola with maple almond butter flavor

Healthy Food Options

While perusing the Costco aisles I came across SO many great new finds. It truly amazes me how far the “healthy food” options have come in run-of-the-mill stores. When I first turned to a paleo style diet (grain-free, dairy-free), storebought items that said “Paleo” on the label were totally not a thing.

Fast forward several years later, and we’ve got cauliflower already “riced” for us, paleo snack bars, gluten/dairy-free sauces with legit ingredients, and bags of grain-free granola sitting on shelves. What!? It’s honestly amazing and SO encouraging.

Delicious homemade granola with maple almond butter flavor

Why we Should Make Homemade Granola

We are voting with our dollars, friends! Keep demanding better options by supporting these companies putting out better alternatives. The more we buy, the more they’ll keep popping up.

And when you see the maple almond butter on shelves but talk yourself out of buying it like I do… and then regret it… come make this EASY, delicious homemade version instead!

This has become a new go-to for me that I’ll be keeping on hand for Dathan’s late-night snacking/dessert needs, a quick breakfast for myself with some berries & coconut milk, a “cereal” for Hudson as he gets bigger, and the easiest fall recipe to gift to anyone! Make a batch, and fill up some mason jars to hand out to your neighbors or family… and make instant friends!

Homemade granola with maple almond butter

How to Make Maple Almond Butter Granola

This granola is SO GOOD… no one will believe the ingredients. Squeaky clean, grain/gluten-free, and delicious! Can’t wait for you to make it! Here’s what you need:

  • Almond Butter
  • Maple Syrup
  • Coconut Oil
  • Vanilla Extract
  • Cinnamon
  • Mixed Nuts
  • Shredded Coconut
  • Almond Flour
  • Salt

Combine the almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract and cinnamon in a large bowl. Chop the nuts in a food processor and add to the almond butter mixture. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and combine. Spread out on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes and allow to cool.

Homemade granola with maple almond butter flavor

Notes

  • Substitute the pecans, cashews or almonds with other nuts including walnuts or peanuts.  
  • Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place (we keep ours in the pantry) for 4 to 6 weeks… although I doubt it will last that long!
  • Enjoy by the handful, on top of smoothie bowls, served as a “cereal” with chilled coconut milk, or in a yogurt parfait with fresh fruit.
Homemade Granola with Maple Almond Butter taste

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Wonderful homemade granola with maple almond butter flavor
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5 from 2 votes

Maple Almond Butter Granola

Servings: 4 Cups

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Almond Butter (I like a chunky style for this recipe)
  • 1/2 cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/3 cup Coconut Oil melted
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tbsp Cinnamon
  • 2 cups Nuts (I used a mix of pecans, cashews, and sliced almonds)
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut
  • 1/2 cup Almond Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  • In a large bowl, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Chop the nuts using the pulse function on a food processor, or chop by hand with a large knife.  Add to the large bowl along with the shredded coconut, almond flour, and salt, and stir until combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and spread into an even layer.  Bake at 350ºF for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown but not burned on the edges.
  • Allow the granola to cool (it will look like a giant crispy cookie!) before breaking into crumbles.

Notes

  • Substitute the pecans, cashews or almonds with other nuts including walnuts or peanuts.  
  • Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place (we keep ours in the pantry) for 4 to 6 weeks… although I doubt it will last that long!
  • Enjoy by the handful, on top of smoothie bowls, served as a “cereal” with chilled coconut milk, or in a yogurt parfait with fresh fruit.
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