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 – duh!
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. 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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Hey, so does the granola go bad after 3-4 days?
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.
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!
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!
I actually don’t like coffee, but I love its smell! This must be the perfect recipe for all coffee lovers!! 🙂
I am so amazed at how many people don’t like coffee. I promise it’s different consuming it this way! 🙂
I’m not a coffee drinker but LOVE the smell. Is that weird? lol… Just imagining how great the house would smell making this.
Not weird at all! I think a lot of people feel that same way. Thanks, Dreena!
I love coffee granola and haven’t made it or bought it in so long, that needs to change this looks amazing!
And here I thought I stumbled upon something new. Oh well. Glad you enjoy it too, Sarah! Thanks!
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!
Cool. Well, I hope you love it! Thanks!
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!!
Well, this is actual coffee, so not sure how that will fare with you, but it might be worth the risk. 🙂 Thanks, Emily!
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!
I hope he loves it! You’ll have to let me know how it goes over. 🙂
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!
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.
Coffee and granola – two of my favourite things <3 This will definitely be happening soooooon!!
Thanks, Leah! I hope you love it. I can’t stop eating it!
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!
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. 🙂
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!
I was spending way to much money on the store bought stuff! Ha! Thanks, Taylor!
Coffee makes everything better! Such a creative recipe Jenn!
I agree! Thanks, Jessica!
I love coffee flavored anything so this looks amazing!
You and me both! It’s the best. Thanks, Maria!
Oh my gosh, I love this idea! Can’t wait to make it! I love coffee anything.
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! 🙂
Coffee granola?!!! This looks and sounds amazing. Love the berries with it too. Can’t wait to try it.
Thank you, Julie! We loved it so much, we’ve been through 3 batches already! 🙂