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Delicious gluten free granola flavored with real ground coffee. This Coffee Granola is the perfect pick me up for breakfast or snack!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
Recommended Equipment
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
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
Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.
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! 🙂