Gluten free granola
This gluten free granola is a delicious mix of crunchy textures and sweet flavors, making it a perfect snack or breakfast option. With customizable ingredients and packed with protein-rich nuts, wholesome oats, and dried fruits, this easy gluten free granola recipe is a healthy treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups raw almonds, roughly chopped
- 1 cup raw seeds (like pumpkin, hemp, chia)
- 1 cup unsweetened raw coconut chips
- 3 cups certified gluten free old fashioned rolled oats
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup Lyle’s Golden Syrup, (honey or agave nectar work too)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 ½ cups dried fruit (raisins, dried blueberries, chopped dried apricots, etc.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine chopped almonds, seeds, coconut chips, oats, salt, and light brown sugar. Break up any clumps of sugar to ensure even distribution.
- Pour in the golden syrup, maple syrup, and olive oil. Mix thoroughly so that every dry ingredient is fully coated.
- Spread the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer, thinning it out at the center to ensure even baking.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then remove the pan from the oven and stir the granola to redistribute. Spread it back into an even layer before returning to the oven.
- Repeat the stirring and baking process every 10 minutes for a total of 30-35 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and fragrant.
- Once out of the oven, immediately stir in the dried fruit while the granola is still warm. This allows the fruit to adhere slightly as the granola cools.
- Let the granola cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before breaking it into clusters.
- Transfer to an airtight container to keep it fresh and crunchy for up to two weeks.