Quick Stovetop Hazelnut Granola (Oil-free)
Rolled oats, hazelnuts, maple syrup, and a pinch of cinnamon — that's honestly all you need to make this wonderfully crunchy vegan hazelnut granola on the stovetop. It comes together in minutes, it's delightfully crispy, and dangerously addictive — all without any oil or refined sugar.
- Total Time: 15 minutes (+ cooling time)
- Yield: 4-6 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups (200 g) rolled oats
- ¼ cup (60 g) hazelnut butter
- ¼ cup (70 g) maple syrup
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼–⅓ cup (30–40 g) sliced or chopped hazelnuts
- ¼–⅓ cup (30–40 g) dried cherries or raisins (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the rolled oats in a large skillet over medium heat for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cinnamon, salt, hazelnut butter, and maple syrup and stir together quickly.
- Continue toasting for another 7–8 minutes until the granola no longer looks wet and smells wonderfully nutty, stirring constantly.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the hazelnuts and dried cherries.
- Transfer to a baking tray or large plate and let cool completely. Then transfer to an airtight container.
- Store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.