Granola is usually vegetarian, plant based, and can be vegan. However, it is often thought of as a crunchy sweet topping for yogurt or in cereals. This savory vegan granola recipe broadens the uses for this crunchy topping.
Uses For Savory Vegan Granola
1. Topping
- Soups
- salads
- Savory grain bowls
- Savory yogurts dishes
- Plant-based mac n cheese
- Potato or pasta salad.
2. Snacking
Aside from toppings it is also great for snacking.
3. Gifts
This savory vegan granola also makes a mutually delicious gift for those vegan and meat eaters alike.
Nutrition Insight
This savory vegan granola recipe is not only a good way to change things up with your topping, it also packs a nutritional punch as well.
With is content of nuts (pistachio and pine nuts), seeds (flax seeds), and oats you get both soluble and insoluble fiber sources. Not to mention from the nuts, seeds, and avocado oil you are getting predominantly unsaturated heart healthy fat sources.
As mentioned in our blog post on Top 13 High-Calorie Plant-Based Foods, granola is also a great calorie dense food to support your energy intake. Its main sources of calories coming from our heart healthy fat sources mentioned above and the whole grain oats.
Preparation Your Savory Vegan Granola Recipes
Preparation of a granola couldn’t be easier with this mix and dump recipes. All you have to do is combine your ingredients, spread on your baking sheet, and bake.
Substitutions and modifications
You can use this recipe as a based to make up your own savory vegan granolas.
Storing Your Granola
After making your granola, if there’s any leftovers, make sure you let it cool completely before storing in an airtight container to keep it crispy.
PrintPlant-based Savory Granola
Rich savory flavors with a hint of sweetness. Add this crunchy topping to soups, savory yogurt or savory grain bowls, or as a substitute for croutons on salads.
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
1 Tbsp Ground flax seed with 2 tablespoons warm water
1/2 cup pine nuts
1/2 cup pistachios
1/2 cup dried cranberries
2 Tbsp maple syrup
3 Tbsp avocado oil
2 tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 Degrees Fahrenheit.
- Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl making sure to evenly distribute spices.
- Place in a single layer on a 9″x11″ baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes mixing about half way through.
- Cook until golden on brown on the edges and most of the moisture has evaporated. Cool completely before storing in an air tight container.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Diet: Vegan