This homemade gluten-free granola is crunchy and tasty and so incredible easy to make. Enjoy it with yogurt or milk, or sprinkled on top of ice cream, or as a snack on its own! Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too!
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- Granola for the Perfect Breakfast or Snack!
- Making Your Own Granola is Easy!
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- Ingredients You’ll Need:
- Recipe Notes + Substitutions:
- How to Make Homemade Gluten-Free Granola (Step by Step):
- Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
- Recipe FAQs:
- Gluten-Free Recipes with Oats You’ll Enjoy:
- Other Gluten-Free Basics to Make:
- Homemade Gluten-Free Granola (Vegan)
Granola for the Perfect Breakfast or Snack!
I love snacking on granola for so many reasons. But mostly, because it’s sweet, crunchy and gives you a kick of energy when you need it most.
I usually eat it with a big bowl of creamy yogurt as a healthy snack, or even sprinkled on top of a ice cream. Plus, it’s great for carrying in your bag or on a road trip for an easy snack!
Making Your Own Granola is Easy!
While you can simply buy store-bought granola, it can sometimes be expensive. But aside from the cost, the main reason for making granola at home is because it’s so easy, especially if you already have all the ingredients on hand!
Why This Recipe Works:
- Simple Ingredients: The main ingredients required for this homemade granola recipe are easily accessible at the local grocery store (nothing fancy required)!
- Super Easy To Make: All you need is a basic recipe (4 cups oats, 1 1/3 cup nuts, 1 cup seeds, 1 cup dried fruit and spices and condiments as you wish)! Mix the dry and wet ingredients together then bake until golden!
- Totally Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free & Vegan: The best part is that this healthy granola recipe is 100% gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan, which means that even those with Celiac disease or gluten or lactose intolerances, or those simply on a gluten-free diet can enjoy them without issues!
Ingredients You’ll Need:
Here’s a visual overview of the ingredients required for this homemade gluten-free granola recipe.
(For exact measurements, please scroll down to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.)
Recipe Notes + Substitutions:
- Oats: I like using old-fashioned rolled oats, but quick-cooking oats or steel cut oats will work just as well. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats (this is because while oats do not contain gluten, they are often processed in the same facilities as gluten-containing grains and there may be cross contamination). Also, note that a small percentage of Celiacs may react to oats in the same way that they react to gluten because of a similar protein structure.
- Nuts: I like using a mix of unsalted raw almonds and raw walnuts, but feel free to use other nuts if you prefer (such as cashew nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts etc.)
- Seeds: I used a mix of unsalted raw pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) and sunflower seeds. You may also use chia seeds, flax seeds, sesame seeds or whatever seeds you wish.
- Coconut Flakes: I added some coconut flakes for extra fiber and because I really enjoy the crunchiness once they’re roasted!
- Ground Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds a delicious flavor to this homemade granola, so I highly recommend it. You may also use equal amounts of pumpkin pie spice if you like.
- Coconut Oil: I used melted coconut oil, but you can also use melted dairy-free butter (vegan butter) or another vegetable oil (such as olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil) if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular melted butter instead.
- Maple Syrup: I used pure maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan. You can also use agave nectar if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not vegan, go ahead and use honey instead.
- Vanilla Extract: I like adding vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Dried Fruit: I used dried cranberries, but you may also use raisins or dried blueberries if you prefer. Alternatively, you can also use dried apricots, dried mangos or dried apples.
How to Make Homemade Gluten-Free Granola (Step by Step):
1. Preheat and Line
Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silpat.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
3. Add Wet Ingredients
Pour the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract to the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well until every oat and nut is well coated.
4. Transfer to Pan
Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread the mixture out into an even layer.
5. Bake Until Golden Brown
Bake for 21 to 24 minutes until the granola is lightly golden, stirring it with a spatula halfway through at the 12-minute mark.
6. Let Cool Completely
Let the baked granola cool completely undisturbed for 45 minutes (it will crisp up as it sits).
7. Top with Dried Fruit
Add the dried cranberries to the mixture and mix to combine.
8. Serve and Enjoy
Enjoy this delicious gluten-free vegan granola on top of a big bowl of Greek yogurt or almond milk, or sprinkle some of the crunchy granola clusters on top of ice cream for a nice crisp.
Dish by Dish Tips/Tricks:
- Mix and Match: This granola recipe is very flexible and forgiving, if you’ve got a little more nuts than seeds or vice versa, it doesn’t really matter. Want to add more spices, go ahead!
- Additional Add-Ins: For extra flavor, you may also add in chocolate chips or orange zest too.
Recipe FAQs:
To store, place the gluten-free homemade granola in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Gluten-Free Recipes with Oats You’ll Enjoy:
- Honey Oat Bread (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option)
- Oatmeal Cookies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Maple Oatmeal Porridge (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
- Easy Oat Flour Waffles (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
- Oatmeal Cream Pies (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free)
Other Gluten-Free Basics to Make:
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PrintHomemade Gluten-Free Granola (Vegan)
- Total Time: 1 hour 14 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This homemade gluten-free granola is crunchy and tasty and so incredible easy to make. Enjoy it with yogurt or milk, or sprinkled on top of ice cream, or as a snack on its own! Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan too!
Ingredients
- 4 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2/3 cup unsalted raw almonds
- 2/3 cup unsalted chopped raw walnuts
- 1/2 cup unsalted raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup unsalted raw sunflower seeds
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2/3 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Line: Preheat the oven to 350F and line a large rimmed baking sheet with either parchment paper or a silpat.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free oats, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, ground cinnamon, and salt. Mix well.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Pour the melted coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract to the large bowl with the dry ingredients. Mix well until every oat and nut is well coated.
- Transfer to Pan: Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared lined baking sheet and spread the mixture out into an even layer.
- Bake Until Golden Brown: Bake for 21 to 24 minutes until the granola is lightly golden, stirring it with a spatula halfway through at the 12-minute mark.
- Let Cool Completely: Allow the baked granola to cool completely undisturbed for 45 minutes (it will crisp up as it sits).
- Top with Dried Fruit: Add the dried cranberries to the mixture and mix to combine.
- Serve and Enjoy: Now dig in and enjoy!
Notes
Oats: I like using old-fashioned rolled oats, but quick-cooking oats will work just as well. If you are Celiac or gluten-intolerant, make sure to use certified gluten-free oats (this is because while oats do not contain gluten, they are often processed in the same facilities as gluten-containing grains and there may be cross contamination). Also, note that a small percentage of Celiacs may react to oats in the same way that they react to gluten because of a similar protein structure.
Nuts: I like using a mix of unsalted raw almonds and raw walnuts, but feel free to use other nuts if you prefer (such as cashew nuts, pistachios, macadamia nuts etc.)
Seeds: I used a mix of unsalted raw pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) and sunflower seeds. You may also use chia seeds, flax seeds or whatever seeds you wish.
Ground Cinnamon: Ground cinnamon adds a delicious flavor to this homemade granola, so I highly recommend it. You may also use equal amounts of pumpkin pie spice if you like.
Coconut Oil: I used melted coconut oil, but you can also use melted dairy-free butter (vegan butter) or another oil (such as olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, or sunflower oil) if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not lactose-intolerant, go ahead and use regular melted butter instead.
Maple Syrup: I used maple syrup to keep this recipe vegan. You can also use agave nectar if you prefer. Alternatively, if you are not vegan, go ahead and use honey instead.
Vanilla Extract: I like adding vanilla extract for extra flavor.
Dried Fruit: I used dried cranberries, but you may also use raisins or dried blueberries if you prefer. Alternatively, you can also use dried apricots, dried mangos or dried apples.
Storing: To store, place the homemade granola in an airtight container and store at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Adapted from: Cookie + Kate
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cooling Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 24 mins
- Category: Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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