Almond Butter Granola, Small-Batch Style

Meet my latest obsession.

This almond butter granola is a simple throw together snack consisting of rolled oats, hemp hearts, chia seeds and ground flax mixed with almond butter, ground cinnamon and sweetened with maple syrup. A regular here having this in a jar on my counter for sprinkling over yogurt or topping ice cream *swoon*. But I usually eat this by the handful when I’m feeling snacky.

The texture of this granola is soft yet crisp and buttery. Certainly to die for.

Certainly a wholesome snack you can feel good about!

To cook this Almond Butter Granola Gather:

• old fashioned rolled oats
• shelled hemp hearts
• chia seeds
• ground flax
• fine salt
• cinnamon (ground)
• nutmeg (ground)
• almond butter
• maple syrup
• vanilla

In a large mixing bowl, measure and add 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats, 2 tablespoons shelled hemp hearts, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, 2 tablespoons ground flax, 1/2 teaspoon fine salt (sea or Himalayan), 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.

Use a spatula to stir and combine.

Next add in 1/2 cup almond butter.

Then measure and add in 1/4 cup pure maple syrup.

And 1 tablespoon vanilla extract.

Stir…

Until thoroughly combined.

Transfer the granola mixture to a silicone mat lined, rimmed metal baking sheet.

Press until flat.

Bake on the middle rack for 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through to ensure even baking. Then use a spatula to break up the granola and carefully turning it over.

Bake for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.

Leave the granola on the pan to cool and firm up.

Store in an air-tight container or resealable bag for up to 1 month. Not that it will even make it that long, its Worth the pot!

This almond butter granola makes for a satisfying snack, especial on top of yogurt, ice cream or with fruit in a chia pudding parfait.

Enjoy! And if you give this Almond Butter Granola recipe a try, let me know! Snap a photo and tag me on twitter or instagram!