Skip the expensive store-bought spreads and make Homemade Granola Butter yourself with just a few wholesome ingredients! It tastes like oatmeal cookies, yet can be used just like your favorite nut butter. But it has NO NUTS!
If you haven't tried granola butter yet, you're in for a treat! It looks like natural peanut butter, but tastes just like granola! It's a little like cookie butter, but healthier!
Think warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and ginger with a slightly sweet toasted oat flavor. It reminds me of how the house smells after making my Apple Pie Granola or Oatmeal Cream Pies!
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Why You'll Love It
A simple recipe, but so many reasons to love it!
- Allergen friendly. It's perfect for people with tree nut allergies or dietary restrictions because it's easy to adjust the ingredients to meet your needs. And its a great option for nut-free environments, like school!
- SO Many Uses! It tastes amazing on anything: toast, sliced apples, ice cream, yogurt, and more.
- It's naturally lower in fat and calories than almond butter or peanut butter because it is made from oats, not calorie-dense nuts.
What is Granola Butter?
Granola butter is made by toasting the ingredients for homemade granola like gluten free oats, flax seeds, coconut oil, and spices. Instead of pouring the crumbles over your yogurt, add it to a food processor or blender and blitz it up with some melted coconut oil until its a smooth butter consistency.
The toasting process brings out a delicious nutty flavor from the oats that has the flavor of oatmeal cookies and tastes amazing on pretty much anything. Although it sounds a little strange before you've tried it, you'll quickly understand why granola butter is so trendy right now.
Oat Haus granola butter is incredibly popular and comes in a ton of different flavors, but is so expensive! This recipe makes a smooth, creamy granola butter that tastes like a big warm hug thanks to a variety of spices.
Important Ingredients
This granola in spreadable form is one of my all time favorite toppings for pancakes, waffles, apples, and even on Protein Mug Cakes! Here's what you'll need to make this delicious nut-free spread!
- Rolled oats - This is the base of the granola butter! Use regular rolled oats.
- Flax seeds - Flax is a powerhouse of nutrients, fiber, protein, and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
- Spices: Cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, and ginger add a little warmth and classic granola flavor to this recipe! The mix of these make the granola butter taste like the holidays! It's bright, warm, and very well balanced.
- Agave syrup - Agave is a great neutral sweetener that doesn't spike your blood sugar as much as regular sugar. I love using this not only in granola but also cocktail recipes!
- Coconut oil - Toast your oats, flax, and spices in melted coconut oil for a perfect nutty flavor. It has a high smoke point, which means it doesn't burn! It is great for toasting or searing without risking a burnt flavor.
- Olive oil - This is the key ingredient that turns your granola into smooth butter. Choose a neutral or light olive oil with minimal scent or flavor.
Swaps and Substitutions
While this recipe is a delicious spread as is, here are some awesome substitutes and oat butter variations you might also love that will customize this recipe.
- Add vanilla extract for an extra layer of flavor! Trader Joe's has a Bourbon Vanilla Extract that is perfection and would really elevate this recipe plus that sweet smell of vanilla is just hard to beat.
- Chocolate Granola Butter would be easy to make with a pinch of cocoa powder and stirring in mini chocolate chips into it! A delicious brownie batter flavor would be amazing on toast!.
- Feel free to replace the flax seeds with sunflower seeds in this oatmeal butter recipe.
- Substitute your favorite sweetener like maple syrup, honey, or even brown sugar for a different flavor profile.
Full Recipe Below
Find the full list of ingredients & measurements below!
Step by Step Instructions
This simple granola butter recipe is like a warm hug right in your pantry! Here are the steps to make granola butter...
- Step 1: In a mixing bowl, toss all dry ingredients together except for the olive oil.
- Step 2: Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 325 for 5-7 minutes until toasted to a golden brown color.
- Step 3: Add the granola and olive oil to a blender or food processor and blend for 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides with a spatula and blend for another 5 minutes.
- Step 4: if it is not creamy and smooth, scrape down the sides once again and and blend for another 2-3 minutes. Store in a clean jar and enjoy!
Top Tip
Pro Tip: If you don't require a nut-free environment, you can absolutely include nuts like walnuts, pistachios, or almonds!
Tools Needed
You'll need a few ingredients and a little patience to make this oat-based spread. Here are some tools to make your job easier!
- High-speed blender or high-speed food processor. This is essential to achieve a silky smooth texture of a nut butter you love! I just the Ninja blender and it works very well!
- Baking Sheet - this helps to toast your homemade granola prior to blending it to creamy perfection.
- Parchment Paper - line your baking sheet with parchment or tin foil for less mess!
- Storage Container - whether you choose an air tight Tupperware or glass mason jars, choose a storage option that works for you!
Expert Tips For The Best Oat Butter
Every little detail of this recipe is to ensure you get the best oat butter you can! Try these expert tips for a delicious homemade version:
- Blend your granola while it's still warm. The extra heat softens the oats and will create a smoother texture.
- Taste your granola butter after blending. For a sweeter granola butter, add an extra splash of agave. It's easy to adjust to your liking!
- Make sure your blender or food processor can handle blending for 10-15 minutes. You don't want to burn out your machine!
Ways To Serve Granola Butter
Use granola butter like nut butter! I love adding the cinnamon taste of granola to many different recipes and this spread is just the way to do it.
- Add it to a bowl of oatmeal
- Make a granola butter and jelly sandwich
- Drizzle it over Greek yogurt
- Spread it over wholewheat toast
- Drizzle over apples for a filling snack
💡Recipe FAQ
This nut-free granola butter is incredibly healthy! It has tons of healthy fats from the coconut oil and olive oil. Flax is a great source of nutrients, fiber, and omega-3s.
There are only 2 tablespoons of agave nectar in this recipe too, so it's naturally low in sugar.
Although you'll want to enjoy this recipe with some fresh fruit or a little extra protein, this spread is a perfect addition to your pantry.
Granola butter starts with a base of oats, which can be toasted with flax seeds, sunflower seeds, earthy pumpkin seeds, or other nuts, a little oil, sweetener, and spices.
After toasting, the homemade granola is blended in a food processor or high-speed blender with a little more oil until it's smooth and creamy.
Serve granola butter anywhere you would normally add nut butter. Think yogurt, toast, sandwiches, smoothies, apple slices, oatmeal, and more.
Granola butter does not need to be refrigerated. It can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature in the pantry just like regular nut butters. You can refrigerate it, but the oils will solidify, changing the texture.
Granola butter can easily be made gluten-free by choosing gluten-free oats. If you have a gluten allergy, double check that all of your remaining ingredients are processed in certified gluten-free facilities.
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📖 Recipe
Homemade Creamy Granola Butter
Equipment
- 1 sheet tray
- 1 high speed blender
Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¼ cup flax seeds
- ½ tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ tablespoon allspice
- ½ tablespoon cardamom
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon agave syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, toss all ingredients together except for the olive oil
- Spread onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 325 for 5-7 minutes until toasted.
- Add the granola and olivec oil to a blender or food processor and blend for 5 minutes.
- Scrape down the sides and blend for another 5 minutes.
- Scrape down the sides once again and and blend for another 2-3 minutes if it is not creamy and smooth.
- Store in a mason jar and enjoy!
Notes
- Blend your granola while it's still warm. The extra heat softens the oats and will create a smoother texture.
- Taste your granola butter after blending. For a sweeter granola butter, add an extra splash of agave. It's easy to adjust to your liking!
- Make sure your blender or food processor can handle blending for 10-15 minutes. You don't want to burn out your machine!
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