Almond Butter Granola

Name: Almond Butter Granola Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup natural almond butter ((or your favorite nut butter or sun butter)); 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons coconut oil ((or another favorite oil) ); 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats

by Marcie // July 29, 2019 (updated 4/1/23)

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This Almond Butter Granola is an easy, one-bowl recipe that makes big crunchy clusters! It has a bold almond butter flavor, is made with only 5 ingredients, and contains no refined sugar. It’s perfect as-is, with milk and fruit, or in parfaits!

Almond butter granola in a bowl with berries and almond butter drizzle.

I adapted this almond butter granola recipe from my favorite peanut butter granola, which I adore. I tried it with almond butter, thinking that I probably wouldn’t like it as much, but I ended up liking it even more. 🙂

This is a quick and easy recipe made with just 5 simple ingredients (plus salt, if you count that), and it has big, crunchy clusters that make it truly special.

Instead of sugar, I used pure maple syrup to sweeten the granola. Maple syrup also adds so much flavor, which pairs perfectly with the nutty almond butter.

It has warm depth of flavor from ground cinnamon, and a bit of coconut oil to help it crisp up.

This is a great make-ahead breakfast option for busy weeks. You can enjoy the granola with milk, or sprinkle it over a bowl of Greek yogurt and berries for a hearty grab-and-go breakfast that will keep you full all morning long!

Almond butter granola in a bowl with milk.

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Why you’ll love this recipe

Almond butter granola has got big, crunchy clusters and is made with 5 simple ingredients.
It can be made up to 2 weeks in advance and doesn’t lose its texture over time.
It’s naturally vegan and gluten-free.
It’s so much cheaper to make granola at home. Most organic granola brands run about $6 to $8 per bag, so it’s much more cost effective to make yourself!

Recipe ingredients

You’ll need a handful of basic ingredients to make this recipe. Granola is an easy dish to customize, and I’ve listed possible ingredient swaps below.

Almond butter. The almond butter may be substituted with your favorite nut butter or sun butter for a nut-free version.
Maple syrup. Use pure maple syrup and not “pancake syrup.” Or, replace with honey for a slightly different flavor.
Coconut oil. If you’re not a fan of coconut oil, replace with your favorite oil.
Ground cinnamon. A full teaspoon adds warmth to the nutty granola.
Kosher salt. Enhances the almond flavor and balances out the maple syrup.
Old-fashioned oats. Sometimes called “rolled oats,” these chewy oats help create those granola clusters everyone loves. Don’t use instant oats or else your granola won’t achieve the right texture.

See the recipe card below for the full list of ingredients and quantities.

How to make granola with almond butter

This granola with almond butter is ready in about 30 minutes, and you only need one bowl!

Pro tip: Do NOT stir the granola as it bakes. Instead, you want to pack it down tightly so it can form those big clusters.

See the recipe card below for full instructions.

Combine wet ingredients for almond butter granola. — Combine almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.

Almond butter granola in mixing bowl before baking. — Combine almond butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.

Recipe FAQs

What’s the best almond butter to use?

Ideally you’d use a natural almond butter, which contains just ground almonds. I personally avoid no-stir almond butters since they often contain added oils and / or sweeteners.

Can instant or quick oats be used?

Not if you want chewy granola clusters! Quick or instant oats are more finely ground than old-fashioned oats, which will drastically affect the texture of the granola.

How do you make granola clump together?

There are a few tricks I swear by for creating those big clumps of granola clusters.

First, the granola is baked at a low temperature (325ºF) for longer (25 minutes). Second, the granola mixture is packed down tightly and is not stirred during the baking or cooling process. And third, I don’t touch the granola until it’s completely cool and “set.”

If you do that, you should wind up with nice, clumpy granola.

Almond butter granola broken into clusters on baking sheet.

Serving suggestions

There are so many delicious ways to serve this granola made with almond butter.

Pour some into a bowl with your favorite milk and top with fresh fruit, coconut flakes, or chocolate chips.
Sprinkle some granola over your yogurt or make a delicious parfait.
Use it as a topping for your favorite ice cream.
Eat it by the handful!

Recipe notes

Pro tip: Don’t stir the granola during baking to ensure that it has big, crunchy clusters. Once it’s cooled, break it into clusters.
Change up this recipe by adding my homemade chai spice, cardamom, chocolate chips, coconut, or dried fruit. (Mix-ins should be added once the granola has cooled.)
Granola keeps for up to 2 weeks stored in an air tight container at room temperature.

Granola with almond butter in a bowl with milk and berries.

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