Homemade Nut-Free Granola (Gluten-Free)
Description
Easy nut-free granola that's crunchy, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. A safe, wholesome breakfast or snack for nut allergies.
Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats, certified
- ¾ cup sunflower seeds
- ¾ cup pumpkin seeds
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup dried fruit, cranberries, raisins, or chopped apricots
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, coconut flakes, cinnamon, and salt.
- Stir in the maple syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla until evenly coated.
- Spread onto the prepared sheet in an even layer and press down firmly. Bake 20–25 minutes, stirring once halfway, until golden and fragrant.
- Cool completely on the pan (this creates the clusters), then stir in the dried fruit.
- Transfer to an airtight container. Keeps up to 2 weeks at room temperature.
Equipment
- Baking Pan
- Parchment Paper
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 489kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 12gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 204mgPotassium: 455mgFiber: 8gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 4mg