Puffed millet makes granola that's light and crisp rather than dense, with tiny golden grains caught up in every cluster. It's sweetened with maple syrup instead of honey, so it's fully vegan.
Make a big batch at the weekend. It keeps for weeks in a jar and makes a quick breakfast with plant milk or yogurt, or a crunchy topping for fruit.
The original Princess Tofu blog published a puffed millet granola recipe back in 2012, and food sites still link to it. This is our own fully vegan version, written from scratch.
Ingredient notes and swaps
- Puffed grains: puffed rice, quinoa or amaranth.
- Oil: melted vegan butter or sunflower oil.
- Sweetener: agave or date syrup instead of maple.
Tips for success
- Don't stir while it cools if you want big clusters.
- Watch it in the last 5 minutes; maple-sweetened granola burns quickly.
Variations
- Chocolate: add 2 tbsp cocoa to the mix and chocolate chips once cool.
- Tropical: coconut flakes and dried mango.
What to serve it with
- In a pomegranate parfait.
- On a persimmon smoothie bowl.
Recipe
Puffed Millet Granola
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Total35 min
MakesAbout 10 servings
Ingredients
- 60 g (2 cups) puffed millet
- 150 g (1½ cups) rolled oats
- 60 g (½ cup) chopped almonds or hazelnuts
- 40 g (⅓ cup) pumpkin and sunflower seeds
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp salt
- 80 ml (⅓ cup) maple syrup
- 60 ml (¼ cup) coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 60 g (½ cup) dried fruit, such as cranberries or chopped apricots
Method
- Heat the oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a large tray with baking paper.
- Mix the puffed millet, oats, nuts, seeds, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl.
- Whisk the maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla, pour over and stir until everything is coated.
- Spread on the tray and press down firmly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, turning the tray halfway, until golden.
- Leave to cool completely on the tray, then break into clusters and stir in the dried fruit.
Notes
Storage: keeps 3 weeks in an airtight jar.
Serve with plant milk, or layered in a pomegranate parfait.
FAQ
Is granola usually vegan?
Not always. Many granolas use honey, and some add milk powder or yogurt coatings.
Why didn't my granola go crunchy?
It needs to cool completely. If it's still soft, bake it for a few more minutes.
Where do I find puffed millet?
In health food shops and larger supermarkets, near the puffed rice. Puffed rice or quinoa work instead.
Is it gluten-free?
Millet is gluten-free. Use oats labelled gluten-free if you need it to be.
How do I get big clusters?
Press the mixture down firmly before baking, and don't stir it while it cools.