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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast and Brunch

    Coffee Granola

    Published: May 9, 2017 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

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    Coffee Granola - crunchy gluten free granola flavored with real coffee grounds. The perfect breakfast or anytime snack that will give you an energy boost.

    Delicious gluten free granola flavored with real ground coffee. This Coffee Granola is the perfect pick me up for breakfast or snack!

    Coffee Granola - gluten free and easy to make.

    Crunchy homemade granola flavored with real coffee. Now you can have your coffee and eat it too!

    It’s so tasty, you might just be eating this stuff all day long. And that’s ok, because this Coffee Granola makes the perfect snack for anytime you need an energy boost. It makes a pretty darn good breakfast too!

    Coffee Granola - this addictive snack is sure to become your new afternoon pick me up.

    The granola was inspired by the Caramel Flavored Coffee Granola that Trader Joe’s used to carry. After buying multiple bags over that delicious stuff, I decided there had to be a better way to get my crunchy coffee snack fix! And, voila, my homemade oil-free Coffee Granola was born!

    My version has less calories, less sodium, less sugar, and no oil! And it’s so easy!

    Coffee Granola - Eat it plain, topped with plant milk, or sprinkled over dairy free yogurt.

    Ingredient notes

    I think it goes without saying that you need to use ground coffee that you would really enjoy drinking if you were making coffee.

    Coffee bean crops are some of the most highly sprayed and chemically treated crops in the world. For this reason, I like to choose organic coffee varieties.

    You could even use your favorite decaf coffee if you are sensitive to caffeine.

    Prefer to drink your coffee? You’ll love my Homemade Iced Caramel Macchiato, Pumpkin Spiced Iced Latte and cozy Harvest Oat Pumpkin Latte.

    How to serve

    Granola is really so versatile. Here are some ways we like to enjoy it.

    • On its own for breakfast.
    • With a splash of plant milk.
    • Layered with yogurt.
    • Sprinkled on fruit.
    • Baked into cookies or pancakes.
    • Grab-n-go, portable for a snack anytime of day.
    Coffee Granola - flavored with real coffee grounds, this oil free granola is the perfect pick me up.

    Storage/Freezing

    Store leftover granola in an air-tight container on the counter for 7 to 10 days. Make sure the granola has cooled completely before transferring to a storage container.

    Do not store granola in the fridge.

    You can also freeze this homemade coffee granola. Cool it completely and then transfer to freezer-safe plastic storage bags, making sure to squeeze all the air out of the bag before closing tightly. It should keep well for up to 3 months.

    Pro tip: Freeze the granola in ¼ – ½ cup portions for easy grab-n-go snacks.

    Pro tips and tricks

    ~ Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats or steel-cut oats.

    ~ Use ground coffee that you would enjoy drinking. Choose organic if possible.

    ~ Make sure to remove the pits from the dates! Check them even if you buy them already pitted as sometimes pit remnants get left behind.

    ~ Spread the granola mixture onto the baking sheet in one even layer, but with very few spaces in between the pieces. This will create the crunchy clusters that everyone loves.

    ~ Do not over-bake. The coffee granola will continue to crisp up as it cools.

    ~ Be sure to let the granola cool completely before transferring it to storage containers.

    Coffee Granola - baked and oil free, this granola is a healthier alternative to the store bought kinds.

    More vegan granola recipes

    • Coconut Chia Granola
    • Blueberry Almond Granola
    • Mint Chocolate Chip Granola
    • Chocolate Chai Spice Granola
    • Gingerbread Granola

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    Coffee Granola - flavored with real coffee grounds, this oil free granola is the perfect pick me up.

    Coffee Granola

    This Coffee Granola is a delicious gluten free granola flavored with real ground coffee. The perfect pick me up for breakfast or snack!
    5 from 4 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Breakfast and Brunch, Snacks
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 18
    Calories: 154kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • Rimmed Baking Sheet

    Ingredients

    • 3.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats gluten free, if desired
    • ¼ cup chopped raw pecans
    • ¼ cup flaxmeal
    • ¼ cup ground coffee be sure to use a coffee you really like
    • ¼ cup chopped Medjool dates pitted
    • ½ cup runny almond butter I like Trader Joe's Raw Creamy Almond Butter
    • ½ cup brown rice syrup
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 2 tablespoon water to thin

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 325°F.
    • Combine oats, pecans, flaxmeal, dates, and ground coffee in a large mixing bowl
    • In a small pot on the stove over medium-low heat, combine the almond butter, brown rice syrup, vanilla extract, salt, and water. Whisk until smooth. If the mixture seems too thick still, add additional water 1 tablespoon at a time until pourable.
    • Pour the almond butter mixture over the oats mixture. Stir really well to ensure all the dry ingredients are moistened.
    • Spread the mixture in fairly even layer onto a rimmed baking sheet, but with very little, if any, space between the ingredients. This is how you’ll get the nice big clumps of granola!
    • Bake for 25 to 28 minutes, shaking the pan and flipping the mixture over as best you can about halfway through.
    • The granola will continue to crisp up as it sits, so don’t over-bake or it will burn.
    • Let cool before eating. Store any leftovers in an airtight container on the counter for for 7 to 10 days.

    Notes

    ~ Use old-fashioned rolled oats, not quick oats or steel-cut oats.
    ~ Use ground coffee that you would enjoy drinking. Choose organic if possible.
    ~ Make sure to remove the pits from the dates! Check them even if you buy them already pitted as sometimes pit remnants get left behind.
    ~ Spread the granola mixture onto the baking sheet in one even layer, but with very few spaces in between the pieces. This will create the crunchy clusters that everyone loves.
    ~ Do not over-bake. The coffee granola will continue to crisp up as it cools.
    ~ Be sure to let the granola cool completely before transferring it to storage containers.

    Storage/Freezing
    Make sure the granola has cooled completely before transferring to a storage container.
    Store leftover granola in an air-tight container on the counter for 7 to 10 days.
    You can also freeze it for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 154kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 70mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.1mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

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    1. NutMag says

      January 21, 2018 at 6:22 pm

      I have a batch in the oven now and the raw stuff was amazing. But I notice you have it portioned as 18 servings. eyeballing it it’s looking like a bout 2-3 T/servings. That can’t be! Please say it ain’t so!5 stars

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      • Jenn S. says

        January 21, 2018 at 6:51 pm

        HaHa, I know, right? I could eat the whole thing by myself. That’s about 1/4 cup per serving. I would like to say between 12-18 servings, but the program I use makes me pick one. 1/4 cup – 1/2 cup serving size is pretty standard for granola. But I certainly won’t judge you if you eat more!! Glad you are enjoying it so far!

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    2. Alicia says

      September 29, 2017 at 4:32 am

      hey i hope this is not a stupid qn, but do i wait for the wet ingredients to cool before stirring in?

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      • Jenn S. says

        September 29, 2017 at 7:15 am

        Never a stupid question. You want to pour it in hot. The liquid ingredients will start to set up when they cool, so in order to stir it in easily, it’s much easier when warm. Hope you enjoy the recipe!

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