Homemade Cinnamon Cranberry Granola (vegan & gluten-free)
Homemade Cinnamon Cranberry Granola (vegan & gluten-free)
Granola is a great way to fuel your body before an active day. Since we’ve been out snorkeling, hiking, playing tennis, and paddle boarding, the granola has been a great energy source! I’ve made several batches and stored them in an extra-large mason jar for the week.
I love how easy this recipe is to make! It’s made with wholesome and healthy ingredients, and my son loves it! 
I’m a granola lover. I hardly buy it because Kyle and I are capable of going through an entire bag in 48 hours. It’s seriously good in everything. I’ve put it on peanut butter toast, and smoothie bowls, eaten it with almond milk, and I’ve even had it served in my salads at a restaurant before. It’s crunchy, sweet, and just hits the spot!
One of the great things about this recipe is that you probably already have all the ingredients in your house. There are only seven ingredients and it takes less than 20-minutes to make.
Healthy Cinnamon Cranberry Granola
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Old Fashioned Whole Oats
- 1/4 Cup Coconut Oil Melted
- 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
- 2 CupS Coconut Flakes sweetened or unsweetened
- 1 Tablespoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 1/2 Cups Dried Cranberries or chocolate chips
- 1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt
- 2 Tablespoons Date Sugar (OPTIONAL)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine oats, coconut, maple syrup, and coconut oil until the ingredients are fully coated.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Spread the oat mixture evenly on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes. Use a spatula to spread the granola now and then to make sure it all cooks evenly. The edges will cook faster.
- Once cooled toss in the cinnamon, sea salt, and cranberries. If adding chocolate chips, let the granola cool completely before adding otherwise they'll melt.
- Let the granola rest for 20 minutes before serving or storing
You can change things up by adding your favorite dried fruits, extra spices, or honey instead of maple syrup. Play around with the recipe to make it your own! I am going to be making a white chocolate gingerbread granola as soon as I get home!
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Homemade Cookie Dough Protein Bars | Gluten & Diary Free
Copycat Homemade Whole Food’s Granola Bar Recipe
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Carbless Chocolate Peanut Butter Pecan Bark
Homemade Healthy Green Juice Gummy Bears
Lemon Blackberry Protein Muffins – Gluten-Free & Dairy Free
4-Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Energy Bites | vegan, gluten free
I recommend keeping it in a mason jar or container for storage! It’s easy for sprinkling onto meals (plus it looks cute!)
And since I’m in Hawaii, I had to have my first serving on top of my papaya boat. The papaya boat had coconut milk chia pudding and fresh bananas on the side. Let me know if you’d like my vanilla chia pudding recipe!
And to save yourself time, go ahead and double the recipe! I ended up making three batches.
Copycat Homemade Whole Food’s Granola Bar Recipe
I hope you all enjoy this recipe.
Questions for you!
- Do you ever make your own homemade granola?
- What fun flavor of granola should I make next?
- What do you eat your granola with?
I’ve never made my own granola but this seems too simple and delicious not to try. Thank you! I hope you enjoy your trip and get plenty of relaxation time!
You must try! It’s so easy and a great way to save money! 😊
I love all of your posts, taralynn
Thank you, Melissa!
A while ago I started reading your blog posts from the very beginning on Simpy Taralynn and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single one! Although I’m sure you sometimes feel uninspired, I just want to let you know how much of an inspiration you have been, and continue to be for me. I recently went through a tough breakup and still struggle, but seeing how happy you and Kyle are gives me hope that one day, I will get to experience that joy and happiness too. I just wanted to let you know that your blogs post matter, even when it might not feel like it xxx
Hi, Shelby!
Thank you for your sweet and encouraging words. I’m so sorry to hear what you are going through and I know how hard that can be. ♥️ If I never went through the heartbreaking breakups, I would have never found Kyle! Life always gets better.
xo xo xo xo
Granola – my kryptonite food! Can’t wait to try this recipe, it looks really good, Taralynn! ❤️✨
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Thanks, Charmaine!
I love to make granola! I’ve been lazy and have been buying it because I’ve been finding Purely Elizabeth on sale lately. The flavors depend on what I have on hand. Fruit, yogurt, and granola is one of my favorite breakfasts, I stay really full on it. I can’t wait for the white chocolate gingerbread recipe! That will be so fun for holiday breakfasts.
Purely Elizabeth is one of my faves as well. The blueberry one 😋
Love the granola a recipe! I totally understand feeling conflicted and stressed about work and life’s purpose. I often meditate to clear my mind, balance my chakras and try to write down what do I want. It’s all about your life’s purpose/ dharma and doing the things that bring you joy. You have a creative path and sharing with your readers is a form of education. Sometimes being stuck with creating content indicates you have to just get rid of some spiderwebs and get some coaching for yourself. You truly have a warm, kind heart and I love reading abt your inspirational journey. Maybe try some meetups with your audience … I see a fabulous life ahead for you in whatever path you choose,
Thank you so much for the kindness! ♥️
Yum!! this looks amazing, defiantly going to make this when I get home from Australia. I have been reading your blogs since the tumbler days, your blogs are always amazing. I am sure you feel uninspired some times but you have been an incredible inspiration to me over the years, and you have inspired so many others as well. Have a great week.
p.s please do a post on your gingerbread granola version.
Hi, Harriet!
Thanks for the kind words and encouragement! xo
This looks so good! My husband is just dying to try a properly ripe papaya; we’re going to need to get our butts out to Hawaii sometime soon! lol
Yes you do! Papaya here is unbelievable. It’s a completely different fruit on the mainland!
Oh I am soo making this. I have been looking for a great granola recipe, and have tried a lot of your recipe’s and they always come out amazing.
Let me know what you think!!
Can’t wait to try this recipe!,! Yes, I would also love to know how to make that vanilla chia pudding! It looks awesome! I will be praying for you Taralyn,. I enjoy your blog, and want you to feel happy, passion-filled and satisfied! <3
Thanks so much, Angela!!!
Can’t wait to try this recipe!,! Yes, I would also love to know how to make that vanilla chia pudding! It looks awesome! I will be praying for you Taralyn,. I enjoy your blog, and want you to feel happy, passion-filled and satisfied! <3 What you do on your blog is motivating to us readers!
Thank you so much, Angela!!
I will be making this when I get back in town , yum.
Please post you chia pudding recipe I am always looking for new ones
Will do!!