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Simple Date-Sweetened Granola

Crunchy and clustery, this healthy vegan granola is made with just 4 base ingredients and sweetened only with dates!
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date sweetened granola in a bowl with spoon
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 5 large medjool dates pitted
  • 1-2 tbsp water to help blend
  • ¼ cup (60g) peanut butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups (160g) rolled oats
  • ½ cup (60g) seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, sesame seeds, etc)
  • ½ tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 320°F/155°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Blend dates in a food processor to form a paste, adding water as needed.
    Tip: If your dates are very hard/dry, soak them in hot water for 10 minutes first. Drain well then add to a food processor. You can also mash the dates with a fork if you don't have a food processor.
  • Add peanut butter and vanilla extract and blend to combine.
  • Transfer date mixture to a bowl with oats, seeds, and cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
  • Spread date mixture out lined baking sheet. Press down with a spatula to compact the granola (this helps the granola form clusters).
  • Bake for 15 minutes, then carefully flip the granola (break it apart into large sections so it's easier to flip). Bake another 10-15 minutes until browned (but not burnt!). Check the granola every 5 minutes and remove any pieces that are browning too quickly.
  • Remove the granola when it's golden-brown. It will still be a little soft right out of the oven, but it will crisp up as it cools.
  • Let the granola cool on the baking sheet, then break into clusters and store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. The granola is fine to eat after 3 days, but it will start to stale and lose its crispness.