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Cinnamon Oat Plant Based Granola Recipe (Oil Free)

You'll adore this basic vegan granola recipe for its simplicity and its wholesome ingredients. This is the best no oil plant based granola recipe. It's made with old-fashioned oats, spices, a touch of molasses or maple syrup, and the special ingredient - sweet potatoes. Make your own granola and enjoy it as a cereal, in smoothie bowls, or a crunchy snack. 
Course Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword homemade granola, plant based granola, plant based granola no oil, vegan granola
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 176kcal
Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled *1
  • 3 cups old fashioned oats
  • 2 Tbsp molasses *2
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 250℉ and cover a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the cooked sweet potatoes and liquid sweetener.
  • Add the spices, oats, and optional add-ins to the wet ingredients.  Mix and stir until the mixture is well combined and forms clumps.  You can add a pinch of salt if desired.
  • Spread the granola clusters in an even layer on the lined baking sheet and bake for 2 hours or until golden brown, stirring halfway through the cooking time. 
  • Allow the granola to cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for one to two weeks.

Notes

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Notes
 
*1 - 10 ounces of sweet potatoes is equivalent to approximately 1 - 1 1/4 cups mashed sweet potatoes. You can microwave or roast the sweet potatoes. 
 
*2 - You can use your favorite liquid sweetener like molasses, maple syrup, agave syrup, etc. Nutritional values are based on molasses.
 
 
Nutritional Information is only an estimate. The accuracy of this recipe may differ depending on the ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5 cup | Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 4.5g