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Published: Jan 30, 2015 · Modified: Oct 6, 2021 by Amanda Powell · This post may contain affiliate links.

Almond Butter & Jelly Granola Recipe

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Healthy and simple almond butter and jelly granola

Dobroye utro, friends!

I am totally back on track with eating healthy and working out and I've got to tell you, i feel really great! I don't want to jinx myself, but I've been able to get a good workout almost every day since last Thursday and I am starting to feel like I am getting back to my old self. Believe it or not, besides my love of all desserts and breakfasts, I used to be very particular about what I would eat and I was always super active.

A delicious almond butter and jelly granola perfect for snacking
By the time I got back to America during my pregnancy, I was super picky about what I would eat. For the first couple of days, I would only eat prunes my sister's friends brought over. Everything was processed or loaded in salt and I wanted nothing to do with it. Eventually I caved and ended up eating what everyone else was and ended up gaining some extra weight I was able to hide under the guise of "baby weight" As soon as I had Natushka, I started back working out and eating the way I wanted and got back to my prebaby weight in a year. (It only took me that long because we had some issues when she was a newborn that took all my time) Sadly, once I started working full time something happened and I stopped working out and was back to unhealthy eating habits. For the first time in ages, I am so happy to find a piece of my old self again.

Addictive almond butter and jelly granola
I'm pretty obsessed with granola. It took me a while to get to that point because I always ate it plain and found that it was way too many calories for me to snack on the way I wanted. Only recently did I realize the granola is best as a topping or in addition to something else and now I. Can't. Get. Enough. I've been making batches of yogurt and making smoothie bowls galore just so I can have an excuse to sprinkle on a bit more of this granola.
I adapted the granola recipe from Pinch of Yum. I love her version so much, but I wanted to change things up a bit to better fit my personal tastes. I used ground flax meal here, but you can use whole wheat flour or oat flour (which you can make by blending old fashioned oats until they reach a powdery consistency).

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Healthy and simple almond butter and jelly granola

Almond Butter & Jelly Granola

Amanda Powell
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
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Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups old fashioned oats
  • ¾ cup plus 2 tablespoons ground flax meal
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¾ cup creamy almond butter
  • 1 cup roughly chopped almonds
  • ¼ cup coconut oil melted
  • ⅔ cup maple syrup agave nectar, or honey
  • 1 mashed ripe banana
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • ½ - ⅔ cup dried cranberries and cherries
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips optional
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F
  • In one large bowl, mix together the oats, flax meal, salt, and cinnamon together. Toss well. In another bowl, mix together the almond butter, oil, syrup, banana, and vanilla together. Mix well until creamy. Pour the wet ingredients over the oat mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Place the mixture in an even layer on a parchment lined baking sheet (I used a 9 x 13 inch baking pan). Bake for 15 minutes. Lightly toss the mixture and bake for another 15 minutes and turn off the oven. Lightly break up the granola, leaving as many large chunks as possible. Allow it to cool and harden in the oven with the door cracked for at least two hours. Fold in the dried fruit and chocolate chips if using.
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  1. Judy@ImBoredLetsGo says

    April 29, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    I made this last night and it's gonna get me in trouble...I can't stop eating it! I added the almonds in at the end with the dried fruit (I used cherries and apricots) because the almonds were already roasted. If they were raw I'm assuming I would add them earlier to bake in the oven?

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    • Amanda says

      April 29, 2015 at 12:28 pm

      I'm glad you like it! Yes, if they are raw, add them in earlier. I've added them in the beginning and middle of baking and it came out great both times. I found the granola helps a bit to protect the almonds from over roasting when you add them in the beginning.

      Reply
  2. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says

    February 14, 2015 at 6:07 pm

    I am lovingggg this granola!!! Almond butter and jelly? So creative!

    Reply
  3. Traci | Vanilla And Bean says

    February 03, 2015 at 2:23 am

    I love granola and appreciate that you've used coconut oil and maple syrup in your recipe! I've never tried almond butter in granola but am excited to give it a go! And the long low and slow bake creates the best granola ever! So glad you're back on track! It feels so good to feel healthy and full of energy! Oh, and your photograph of the granola in the hand..... fabulous!

    Reply
  4. Christina @ The Beautiful Balance says

    January 31, 2015 at 3:12 pm

    Congrats on getting back on track! Maintaining healthy eating and an active lifestyle can be challenging at times but what matters is that you know what works for you and your body. This granola totally works for me. I am a huge nut butter and jelly fan so to have it in granola form is a dream!

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    • Amanda says

      February 01, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Yes, living balanced just makes me feel better overall, so when I'm unhealthy, I can feel the toll on my body so this is good. This granola is so addictive. I just made a batch using homemade pecan/graham cracker butter (I'll be sharing the recipe for that soon) and it is sooooo good!

      Reply
  5. Christina @ Bake with Christina says

    January 31, 2015 at 12:38 pm

    I'm lovin' those flavors, almost like PB&J, but sophisticated! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

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    • Amanda says

      February 01, 2015 at 9:26 pm

      Exactly! Whenever I want to feel more fancy I try and mix up the nut butter I use. Almond butter is definitely my favorite to use.... And pecan butter!

      Reply
  6. Ala says

    January 30, 2015 at 7:31 pm

    Aw, good on you! Almond butter and jelly + granola is probably the only way to get me back on track consistently--it sounds like such a great treat!

    Reply
  7. Medha @ Whisk & Shout says

    January 30, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    Gorgeous pictures! Love the classic flavor combo 🙂

    Reply
  8. Sarah | Broma Bakery says

    January 30, 2015 at 9:37 am

    Looks delicious, Amanda! Man, I've been wanting to make granola for a while now, and you're pushing me one step closer. Mainly, I just want to eat it all right. now.

    Reply

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