Gluten-Free Granola
A simple homemade granola recipe is simple and delicious. This granola is made with gluten-free oats, coconut oil, and naturally sweetened with honey (or maple syrup). It's gluten and dairy-free with a vegan option! Homemade granola is a great weekday breakfast with milk or yogurt, topped with fresh fruit! This recipe yields about 5 cups granola, depending on what add-ins you choose.
Ingredients
- 4 cups gluten-free oats (I use organic, old-fashioned oats).
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and sea salt.
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In another bowl, combine the honey and oil.
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Add the honey and oil to the oat mixture and stir well.
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Spread the oat mixture on the prepared baking sheet.
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Check the granola after about 15 minutes. Toss the granola. Add nuts at this point if you choose. You can also add the nuts after the granola has finished baking.
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Once the granola is done, the edges are golden, take it out of the oven and let it cool.
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You can add all sorts of delicious things to this basic granola recipe: dried fruits, raisins, nuts, chocolate chips, etc...
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Once cool, store in an airtight container. It will last up to a month.
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Enjoy with milk, yogurt, fruit, for breakfast or as a snack.
Recipe Notes
Baking/Recipe Tips:
- Use maple syrup and leave out the egg whites for vegan. I make this often without the egg whites, but it's an option if you want more clusters.
- Store granola in an airtight container. It will last about a month.
- Use gluten-free old-fashioned oats (not quick-cooking oats). Some brands are certified gluten-free.
- Add dried fruit and other add-ins after the granola has baked.
- This granola can be stored in the refrigerator or the freezer as well.
- I like using coconut oil, which does not have a coconut taste, but you could substitute olive oil.
- Add some cinnamon for a delicious warm flavor.
- Use parchment paper in your baking pan so the granola does not stick to the pan. It's much easier this way!
- Let the granola completely cool before moving the pan. It will crisp up as it cools. It's okay to leave it for several hours or overnight.
Granola add-ins:
- Sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- Dried fruit like raisins, cherries, berries, bananas, cranberries
- Flaked coconut (add after 20 minutes of baking when you would add the nuts).
- Chocolate chips
- Crystallized ginger
How to get granola clusters:
- One way is to add two egg whites to the granola before baking.
- Another option is to press down on the granola, with a spoon after it has baked and let it cool. As it hardens, it will create clusters.
Is granola naturally gluten-free?
- It's easy to make gluten-free granola, but you have to use all ingredients that are gluten-free starting with gluten-free old fashioned oats.