That Spicy Chick

Carrot Cake Granola

Easy to make, extra crispy and full of classic carrot cake flavors, this Carrot Cake Granola is downright delicious! It’s packed with oats, nuts, seeds, coconut, shredded carrots, warm spices and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. It’s also vegan, gluten-free and perfect for a healthy breakfast or snack! 

Love homemade granola recipes? Try my Peanut Butter Granola, this High Protein Granola, or Apple Pie Granola next.

Carrot Cake Granola – this one is for all my carrot cake lovers! This homemade granola is extra delicious, full of all things good for you and will start off your morning right! It’s perfect for Easter and springtime (aka carrot cake season) or anytime of the year!

We have here:

  • Heart healthy whole-grain rolled oats.
  • Crunchy pecans, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds and coconut
  • Warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and cardamom.
  • Maple syrup as our natural sweetener, no sugar!
  • Dried cranberries (or raisins) to finish!

This Carrot Cake Granola recipe is super easy to make and great for meal prep. Packed with nuts, seeds and coconut, the healthy fats, protein and fiber in this granola make it filling and satiating.

Whether you serve it over Greek yogurt or with milk for breakfast or enjoy it on its own as a healthy snack, I guarantee you’ll love it and will be making batch after batch!

If you love carrot cake flavors, check out my Carrot Cake Muffins with a lightened-up maple cream cheese frosting, Carrot Cake Baked Oats, and Carrot Cake Overnight Oats!

Close-up of large spoon in a parchment lined baking sheet pan with homemade carrot cake granola.

Why This Recipe Works

  • Easy to make. All you need to do is stir and bake! 
  • Full of classic carrot cake flavors. Warm carrot cake spices, vanilla and fresh carrots give this granola the classic carrot cake flavors we all know and love!
  • Nutritious and delicious! It’s made with healthy ingredients and tastes so much better than store-bought granola!
  • Great for meal prep. Make a batch today to enjoy for breakfast, as a snack or dessert all month long!
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