If you’ve been looking for a lighter granola recipe that’s still full of flavor, this almond maple olive oil granola is it! It’s easy to prep, perfect for meal planning, and makes a healthy homemade alternative to store-bought granola.
Preheat oven to 325°F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or set aside a 9×13 baking dish.
In a large bowl or directly in the baking dish, combine the oats, chopped almonds, cinnamon, and salt.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the extra-virgin olive oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and maple extract. Pour over the dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
Spread the mixture into an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 35–40 minutes, stirring the granola mixture once halfway, until golden brown.
Allow granola to cool fully on the baking sheet – this helps it crisp up even more.