Coffee Granola – delicious gluten free granola flavored with real coffee grounds. The perfect pick me up for breakfast or snack!
Crunchy homemade granola flavored with real coffee grounds. Now you can have your coffee and eat it too! It’s so addictive, 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!
Inspiration from Trader Joe’s
Have you guys seen all the new coffee flavored products at Trader Joe’s lately? They have coffee glazed nuts, coffee yogurt, coffee cookies, coffee flour (so intrigued by this!), and Caramel Flavored Coffee Granola. I’m sure there are lots more too, but these are the things I’ve noticed recently.
The granola in particular caught my eye and into my cart it went. OMG – it is so good! I didn’t taste much caramel in there, but the coffee flavor is prominent and I loved it! After buying 3 more bags over the weeks, I decided there has got 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!
Versatile Granola
Granola is really so versatile. It works great as a breakfast on it’s own. With a splash of plant milk. Layered with yogurt. Sprinkled on fruit. Even baked into cookies or pancakes. It’s also easy to grab and super portable for a snack anytime of day.
There are several flavors of granola already on my blog – Gingerbread, Blueberry Almond, Coconut Chia, Chocolate Chai Spice, and Banana Bread. They are all easy and delicious! I have to admit, though, that this Coffee Granola takes the win for my favorite.
Use Coffee Beans that you LOVE
I think it goes without saying that you need to use coffee grounds that you would really enjoy drinking if you were making coffee. The coffee I love actually comes from Nevada. A local place called The Laughing C.A.T. My dad brings me several pounds every time he visits. My favorite is the Guatemalan. If you are someone who thinks you could never drink your coffee without cream and/or sugar, I guarantee you just haven’t tried a really good coffee yet. And, no Starbucks, doesn’t count as good coffee!
Coffee Granola
I hope you love this Coffee Granola as much as I do. If you try it, please come back and leave me a comment below with your feedback and star rating. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @veggie_inspired and #veggieinspired so I’m sure to see it. Enjoy!
Coffee Granola - delicious gluten free granola flavored with real coffee grounds. The perfect pick me up for breakfast or snack!
- 3.5 cups old fashioned rolled oats (gluten free, if desired)
- 1/4 cup chopped raw pecans
- 1/4 cup flaxmeal
- 1/4 cup coffee grounds (be sure to use a coffee you really like)
- 1/4 cup chopped Medjool dates (pitted)
- 1/2 cup runny almond butter (I like Trader Joe's Raw Creamy Almond Butter)
- 1/2 cup brown rice syrup
- 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp water (to thin)
Preheat oven to 325 degrees 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 to thick still, add additional water 1 tbsp 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 25-28 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 3-4 days.
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NutMag says
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!
Jenn S. says
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!
Alicia says
hey i hope this is not a stupid qn, but do i wait for the wet ingredients to cool before stirring in?
Jenn S. says
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!
Vil says
Hey, so does the granola go bad after 3-4 days?
Jenn S. says
No, not at all. I’ve actually had granola on my counter for over a week and it was just as good as day 1. I don’t think it will go bad even after a week, but if you want to keep it longer than that, I would suggest sticking it in the fridge or even freezing it just in case…make sure you have an air tight container.
Tricia says
As soon as I find a coffee I like I’m definitely trying this! LOVE coffee anything but I drink instant coffee lol, I know, I know…instant. This recipe sounds delicious!
Jenn S. says
Well, if you really like your instant, it might work out fine. But, I must say a GOOD coffee is life changing! 🙂 Let me know if you get a chance to try it! Thanks, Tricia!
Vegan Heaven says
I actually don’t like coffee, but I love its smell! This must be the perfect recipe for all coffee lovers!! 🙂
Jenn S. says
I am so amazed at how many people don’t like coffee. I promise it’s different consuming it this way! 🙂
Dreena Burton says
I’m not a coffee drinker but LOVE the smell. Is that weird? lol… Just imagining how great the house would smell making this.
Jenn S. says
Not weird at all! I think a lot of people feel that same way. Thanks, Dreena!
Sarah says
I love coffee granola and haven’t made it or bought it in so long, that needs to change this looks amazing!
Jenn S. says
And here I thought I stumbled upon something new. Oh well. Glad you enjoy it too, Sarah! Thanks!
Sarah says
It is different then the ones I’ve made and the only one I know of that you can purchase. Can’t wait to try it!
Jenn S. says
Cool. Well, I hope you love it! Thanks!
Emily says
I am so in love with this idea! I’ve been avoiding traditional coffee due to some GI issues, but am so badly craving the flavor. This may be my perfect solution!!
Jenn S. says
Well, this is actual coffee, so not sure how that will fare with you, but it might be worth the risk. 🙂 Thanks, Emily!
Alisa Fleming says
My husband is addicted to his morning coffee. I might need to make this for him as a surprise. I can just picture look on his face biting in and realizing it’s coffee!
Jenn S. says
I hope he loves it! You’ll have to let me know how it goes over. 🙂
Dianne says
I saw an endcap of coffee products at Trader Joe’s, and I was tempted to get some of it, but everything had too much sugar. Your version is much better!
Jenn S. says
Oh, I’m sure. I try not to look – lol! It was dang good though. But my version is definitely less sweet than theirs. I’m super intrigued by the coffee flour though.
Leah M | love me, feed me says
Coffee and granola – two of my favourite things <3 This will definitely be happening soooooon!!
Jenn S. says
Thanks, Leah! I hope you love it. I can’t stop eating it!
Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite says
I am pretty sure my husband and I are the only parents that don’t drink coffee, lol. But I have definitely seen the coffee craze going on at Trader Joes, perhaps it’s the hint of summer on the horizon getting parents prepared for months with their kids at home? HA! I do love granola though. And I’m thinking adding back some of that caramel into this would make me drool for sure!
Jenn S. says
They have coffee everything right now. I’m not complaining – I love the flavor of coffee. And yes, I’m frightened already for summer and three months of probably not getting much work done. 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
I have got to try this coffee granola! Sounds ahhmazing! Making your own homemade version so you can have on hand anytime you want was a great idea!
Jenn S. says
I was spending way to much money on the store bought stuff! Ha! Thanks, Taylor!
Jessica - Nutritioulicious says
Coffee makes everything better! Such a creative recipe Jenn!
Jenn S. says
I agree! Thanks, Jessica!
Maria says
I love coffee flavored anything so this looks amazing!
Jenn S. says
You and me both! It’s the best. Thanks, Maria!
Becky says
Oh my gosh, I love this idea! Can’t wait to make it! I love coffee anything.
Jenn S. says
I owe it all to TJ’s and their awesome ideas! LOL! But, now I can have a never ending bowl of Coffee Granola. Happy! 🙂
Julie Running in a Skirt says
Coffee granola?!!! This looks and sounds amazing. Love the berries with it too. Can’t wait to try it.
Jenn S. says
Thank you, Julie! We loved it so much, we’ve been through 3 batches already! 🙂