Granola Butter (Nut-Free, Oat Spread)
Granola butter is an allergen-free nut butter alternative that's versatile, so easy to make at home, and is much more economical too. This healthy snack is gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats use certified gluten-free if needed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
- ¼ teaspoon allspice
- pinch of salt
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 6-8 tablespoons avocado or refined coconut oil divided
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F/175°C.
- Make granola by adding the rolled oats, ground cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cardamom, and salt to a large bowl. Pour in the maple syrup and 4 tablespoons of oil. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spread it into an even layer. Bake the granola for 12 minutes, stir, and bake it for another 10-12 minutes, checking after the 10-minute mark.
- Let the granola cool completely. Once cooled, transfer it to the bowl of a food processor. Turn the machine on and let it ‘process’ the granola butter, scraping down the sides with a silicone spatula as needed.
- Once it starts to clump together, add an additional 2-4 tablespoons of oil until it's reached your desired consistency. Two will give it a thicker texture whereas more oil will make it more spreadable and drippy.
- Transfer the mixture to a tightly sealed glass jar. Store in a cool, dark place for up to 2 weeks or in the fridge for up to 1 month. It becomes very thick when cold. To soften either place in the microwave for a few seconds or put the jar in a bowl of warm water until it's easier to stir.
- Makes 1 heaping cup (8 ounces).
Notes
Make It Your Way: Substitutions
No maple syrup? - use raw honey instead.
No avocado oil? - you can also use refined coconut oil for no coconut flavor or olive oil if you like the richness.
Variations
Vanilla - vanilla extract, vanilla bean paste, or vanilla bean powder, and a pinch of salt.
Chocolate - cocoa or cacao powder, a splash of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Pumpkin butter - pumpkin pie spice blend and a pinch of salt.
Strawberry - freeze-dried strawberries, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
Cinnamon roll - brown sugar, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
Use other granola - like my maple tahini nut-free granola.