Easy Gluten-free, Nut-free Granola
Granola is a breakfast and snacking staple at my house. And this version is ideal for paleo-ish folks like me who are looking for a delicious and easy gluten-free, easily customizable alternative to the pre-packaged brands. Bonus: It's nut-free, too!
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 198kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free oats such as Bob's Red Mill
- ½ cup hemp hearts
- ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil melted
Mix-ins:
- dried fruit such as dried figs, dried cranberries, dried cherries
- raw, organic honey for drizzling
- fresh fruit such as nectarines, pitted cherries, blueberries, and strawberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In the largest mixing bowl you can find, combine the oats, hemp hearts, shredded coconut, and cinnamon.2 cups gluten-free oats, ½ cup hemp hearts, ½ cup shredded unsweetened coconut, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- In a small bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, vanilla, and melted coconut oil until smooth and pour over the oats mixture.⅓ cup maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- Stir with a wooden spoon until wet and dry ingredients are combined.
- Spread in an even layer on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, keeping a close eye on granola to be sure it doesn't burn.
- Allow to cool on baking sheet (granola will get crunchier and crispier as it cools).
- Once at room temperature, stir in dried fruit mix-ins of your choosing and transfer to an airtight container.dried fruit
- Grab by the handful, sprinkle over dairy-free yogurt, drizzle with honey and enjoy!raw, organic honey, fresh fruit
Notes
- Nutrition information does not include mix-ins.
- Inspired by and adapted from The Balanced Berry.
Nutrition
Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 9.6g | Saturated Fat: 5.1g | Sodium: 3.1mg | Fiber: 2.9g | Sugar: 7.5g
