Quick Steel-Cut Oat Granola
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Did you know you could make granola out of steel-cut oats? I sure didn’t! Since I love crunchy things, when I learned that you could make granola this way, I was so excited and couldn’t wait to experiment with this Steel-Cut Oat Granola recipe!
Granola With Steel-Cut Oats
Making granola with steel-cut oats creates a crunchier texture than traditional homemade granola with rolled oats, like my Simple Homemade Granola recipe.
I think this adds a lovely contrast to creamy yogurt, which is what we serve our kids every morning for breakfast.
Steel-Cut Oats Granola Ingredients
- Coconut oil
- Maple syrup
- Vanilla
- Creamy almond butter (or nut butter of choice)
- Steel-cut oats
- Coconut sugar
- Cinnamon
- Chia seeds
- Dried cherries (or dried fruit of choice)
- Raw pumpkin seeds
- Raw pecans
- Raw sliced almonds
How to Make Granola With Steel-Cut Oats
- Combine wet ingredients:
In a large bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add dry ingredients:
Mix in the steel-cut oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, chia seeds, dried cherries, pumpkin seeds, pecans, and almonds.
- Bake:
Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook in the oven for 25 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for approximately 20 minutes before serving.
How to Serve Steel-Cut Oat Granola
- On top of yogurt
- On smoothie bowls
- As cereal
- On top of fruit
- On top of oatmeal (yes, oats on top of oats!)
- As a snack if you’re on the go/at the park/on a hike, etc.
- On top of pancakes/waffles
- Wrapped in a tortilla with nut butter and banana slices
How to Store
Store granola in an air-tight container on the counter for a couple of weeks.
Delicious Add Ons
There are so many add-ons that would be delicious in this granola! Here are a few ideas:
- Raisins
- Chopped dates
- Hemp hearts
- Dried blueberries
- Cashews
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, oats are naturally gluten-free. However, there can be some concern for cross-contamination in the facilities that process oats in that they may also process grains containing gluten. If avoiding gluten is necessary for you, be sure that your oats have a gluten-free label on them, like Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free Steel-Cut Oats.
Steel-cut oats are higher in fiber than rolled oats and have a lower glycemic index. They are also less processed than rolled oats.
Absolutely! You can exchange the add-in ingredients (like nuts, seeds, and dried fruit) for whatever your family likes (ex: swap dried cherries for dried cranberries). I encourage you to have fun with it!
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Quick Steel-Cut Oats Granola
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil , melted
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ¼ cup creamy almond butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups steel-cut oats
- 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- ¼ cup dried cherries
- ¼ cup raw pumpkin seeds
- ¼ cup pecans
- ¼ cup raw sliced almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, almond butter, and vanilla until smooth.
- Mix in the steel-cut oats, coconut sugar, cinnamon, chia seeds, dried cherries, pumpkin seeds, pecans, and almonds.
- Spread onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook in the oven for 25 minutes, stiring occasionally.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for approximately 20 minutes before serving.