This easy deliciously healthy vegan and gluten-free granola recipe makes the BEST granola! It’s a healthier take on traditional store-bought granola, which is why my family named it Hippie Munch. This granola has become a favorite pantry staple in our household. It is so easy to make and it’s made with simple ingredients. It has no added sugar and can be made both vegan AND gluten-free! You can also customize it to include your favorite ingredients. It’s seriously the best healthy granola!

If you’ve ever had store-bought granola then you might have noticed it usually comes with preservatives and/or is loaded with added sugar. All of which is something I have to avoid for an anti-inflammatory diet. So I started making my own granola that way I could control the ingredients that went into it. By making my own I’m able to customize the granola to work with my dietary restrictions and not aggravate my health conditions.

This healthy granola recipe is made with whole grains, unrefined oil, and is naturally sweetened. It tastes SO good you won’t want to go back to store-bought granola, promise! It also makes your kitchen smell incredible when it’s baking! It’s secretly one of my favorite things about this recipe.

spilled jar of easy and healthy vegan and gluten-free granola with spoon next to it with granola on spoon

I love to use this granola as a snack or eating it as a bowl of cereal with some oat milk and fresh fruit on top. This recipe is also great for making healthy granola for yogurt or even açaí bowls!

Ingredients for Easy Deliciously Healthy Vegan and Gluten-Free Granola

Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats (use gluten-free rolled oats for GF granola)
Nuts and/or seeds
Fine-Grain Sea Salt
Ground Cinnamon
Coconut Oil or Olive Oil (my favorite olive oil to use)
Maple Syrup or Honey (for non-vegan)
Vanilla Extract
Ground Flaxseed
Dried Fruit (optional)
Coconut Flakes (optional)
Chocolate Chips (optional)

How to make this Easy Deliciously Healthy Vegan and Gluten-Free Granola

Combine dry ingredients.
Combine oats, nuts and/or seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Stir to blend.
Add in wet ingredients.
Next, pour in oil, maple syrup and/or honey, and vanilla. Mix well, until every oat and nut is lightly coated.
Pour onto baking sheet.
Then pour the granola onto your prepared pan and spread it in an even layer.
Bake.
Bake until lightly golden, about 21 to 24 minutes stirring halfway (for extra-clumpy granola, press the stirred granola down with spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
Let it cool.
Let the granola cool completely before adding optional mix-ins.
Break up the granola into pieces.
Once cooled, break the granola up into pieces with your hands if you want big chunks or stir it with a spoon if you prefer smaller chunks.

Tips for storing

The granola can be stored at room temperature or in the freezer.
For room temperature – store the granola in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks.
For freezer – store in a sealed freezer bag for up to 3 months.
The dried fruit can freeze solid, so let it warm to room temperature for 5-10 mins before serving.
You can use your leftover ground flaxseed to make Flax Eggs!

bowl of easy healthy vegan and gluten-free granola on plate with spoon next to it and glass of milk in background

Looking for other vegan breakfast recipes? Here are a few ideas: