Cashew Granola Recipe

If you're looking for a breakfast or snack that's crunchy, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet, this Cashew Granola Recipe is about to be your new favorite! Made with wholesome rolled oats, raw cashews, coconut flakes, and a hint of ground ginger, it's baked low and slow to golden perfection.

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• What is Cashew Granola Recipe?
• Substitutions
• Variations
• Storage
• Ingredients
• Top Tips
• FAQ
• Cashew Granola Recipe

What is Cashew Granola Recipe?

Granola has always been a go-to for breakfast lovers and snackers alike. This easy granola recipe focuses on clean, nourishing ingredients with a twist of warm spice. It’s baked at a low temperature to keep the nuts and coconut from burning, which also helps maintain the crunch.

The real stars? Raw cashews, old-fashioned oats, and a hint of ground ginger—a perfect balance of sweet and savory. Because it’s made with pantry staples, you can whip this up without a grocery run.

It’s also naturally dairy-free, can be made gluten-free with the right oats, and is a smart addition to your chia pudding, yogurt, or fresh fruit bowl.

Substitutions

• Rolled oats – Use gluten-free oats or instant oats if needed. Avoid quick oats as they get mushy.
• Raw cashews – Try almonds, walnuts, or pecans. For nut-free, use hemp seeds, pumpkin seeds, or sunflower seeds.
• Brown sugar – Sub with real maple syrup, coconut sugar, or sugar-free alternatives like monk fruit.
• Coconut flakes – Replace with coconut oil, creamy cashew butter, or neutral oils.
• Ground ginger – Cinnamon or nutmeg can be used for a different spice profile
• Olive oil – Swap with coconut oil, avocado oil, or any neutral oil.

Variations

• Fruity – Add raisins, cranberries, or fresh fruit after baking.
• Chocolatey – Stir in dark chocolate chips once cooled.
• No added sugar – Use sugar-free sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit.

Storage

• Countertop – Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month.
• Freezer – Freeze in bags or jars for up to 3 months.
• Meal prep jars – Portion into small jars for grab-and-go snacking.

Ingredients

Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:

• rolled oats
• raw cashews
• brown sugar
• coconut flakes
• ground ginger
• sea salt
• olive oil
• water

Instructions

Before starting the mixing process, preheat the oven to 275° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking mat.

Roughly chop cashews into thirds and halves:

In a large mixing bowl, add dry ingredients and mix until combined:

Next, add the wet ingredients: water and olive oil, and toss until evenly distributed.  The granola will look slightly moist:

Dump the granola mixture on the tray and flatten into an even layer. Do not press down firmly and leave as much air space as possible. Bake for 25 minutes, then stir to redistribute granola and bake for 30-40 minutes, stirring 2-3 times until granola is a dark golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before storing in an airtight container:

After cooling it down, store the granola in your favorite jar 🙂

This would make a delicious and healthy breakfast. Pour over your favorite milk!

Add in sliced fresh fruits like strawberries 🙂

This is a very filling and nutritious breakfast or snack!

Top Tips

• If granola does not seem crisp at any point, it can be refreshed by baking in a low-temperature oven for 20-30 minutes.
• Always use raw nuts and untoasted coconut—pre-roasted ones burn easily and turn bitter, especially when baking at a low temperature for long.

FAQ

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