Cookie Dough Granola (gluten free & vegan)

In the world of homemade treats, few things elicit as much joy as the merging of granola with cookie dough.

why not start your day with a handful or bowl of protein rich cookie dough granola that’s not only scrumptious but also grain-free and vegan. Grab a handful straight out of the fridge (best way to serve it!) for an indulgent yet healthy and protein -rich dessert or snack.

Ingredient Spotlight: Vegan Cookie Dough Pieces

What sets this granola apart are the cookie dough pieces—decadent yet mindful indulgence.

To create the cookie dough, I use almond and tapioca flour for its fine texture and buttery flavor, which makes an excellent grain-free base. Combining it with coconut milk, oil, and a dash of vanilla extract replicates that beloved classic cookie dough taste.

The granola itself has added plant protein , and some cashew butter to help it clump together. You can use either maple syrup or date syrup.

Cookie Dough granola

you won’t find this in store shelves! It’s cookie dough, actual cookie dough, combined with protein granola!

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Servings 0

Ingredients

  

Granola base

• 2 C Gf rolled oats, pulsed in blender
• 1/2 C vegan vanilla protein powder
• 1/4 C melted refined coconut or avocado oil
• 3 tbsp runny cashew or almond butter
• 1/3 C maple or date syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 tsp almond extract

Cookie dough:

• 1.5 C almond flour
• 1/2 tapioca starch
• 4 tbsp maple syrup
• 1/3 C coconut sugar
• 3 tbsp refined coconut oil, softened
• 2/3 C chocolate chips
• 2 tbsp coconut milk, full fat

Instructions

 

Prepare the granola base;

• Preheat oven to 350. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients
• In a small bowl, melt coconut oil and cashew butter and maple syrup. Stir and then add in vanilla extract.
• Pour wet ingredients into dry and stir to incorporate and combine.
• Pour granola on to baking sheet. Press down in an even layer. Bake 13-15 minutes until light golden brown.

Prepare cookie dough:

• Prepare cookie dough ingredients in a medium bowl. Stir to combine dough.
• Let granola cool then add in small pieces of cookie dough—use your hands or a spatula to break up granola and combine with the cookie dough. Add more chocolate chips after it cools.
• Store in airtight container in the fridge!

Author: Ali Jenkins

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