This recipe for gluten free granola is healthy, so simple to make and comes together in less than 30 minutes! Enjoy on its own or sprinkled on yoghurt, oatmeal or fruit!
Raise your hand if you love granola!
As far as I’m concerned, granola is the ultimate breakfast. The sweetness of dried fruit, when paired with nuts, seeds and toasted oats are the perfect combo. I like to enjoy my granola as a cereal with milk, but it also makes for a great topping to any yoghurt or fruit bowl.
Granola is a breakfast cereal and toasted mixture which typically consists of rolled oats, nuts, and a sweetener like sugar or honey. It can also include other grains such as puffed rice, dried fruit, seeds and spices.
This homemade gluten free granola tastes just as good, if not better than the original! While it is healthier than the store-bought version, it still contains all the good things you would expect from a typical granola, just without all the refined sugars.
If you love granola, I’m confident you’ll love this recipe.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- It’s a healthier alternative to store bought granola. You won’t find any refined sugars in this recipe!
- It requires minimal preparation and comes together in less than 30 minutes!
- It’s versatile! I use a combination of pumpkin, sunflower and flaxseeds and cranberries, but you can use whatever nuts or dried fruits you like and make it your own!
Ingredients you’ll need
- Gluten-Free rolled oats. The key element to getting granola clusters!
- Pumpkin, sunflower and flaxseeds. Linseeds also work well as a substitute here for flaxseeds.
- Almonds. If you don’t have these, any other nuts will work well here (ie pecans, walnuts, cashews etc).
- Dried fruit. I used cranberries here as they give a lovely sweetness but other dried fruits such as apricots are also great substitutes.
- Coconut flakes. Totally optional add in!
- Extra-virgin olive oil.
- Maple syrup (or honey).
How to make the best homemade granola
Pre-heat the oven to 180 degrees celcius (fan forced) and line a 14 x 10 inch tray with baking paper.
Add all the dry ingredients except for the coconut flakes and cranberries to a medium bowl and stir until just combined. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and using a spoon, mix it all together until the mixture is coated evenly.
Using a large spoon, scoop the mixture onto the baking tray and spread evenly to the edges. If you like your granola to have ‘clusters’, press the granola gently with the back of the spoon.
Place in the oven and cook for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Then once the granola is lightly toasted, remove from the oven and set aside to cool completely. Do not skip this step! Patience is key here for the best granola clusters! The granola will harden and form clumps in the pan as it cools.
Serve with coconut flakes and cranberries!
Best Homemade Gluten Free Granola
Course: BreakfastCuisine: AustralianDifficulty: Easy9
servings5
minutes20
minutesThis homemade gluten free granola recipe is healthy, delicious and so simple to make! Enjoy on its own or sprinkled on top of yoghurt, oatmeal or fruit!
Ingredients
3 cups gluten free rolled oats*
1/4 cup pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup sunflower seeds
1tblsp flax seeds
1/2 cup almonds, roughly chopped
2/3 cup dried fruit (I use cranberries)
1/4 cup coconut flakes (optional add in)
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup maple syrup
Directions
- Line a 14 x 10 inch tray with baking paper and preheat the oven to 180 degrees celcsius (fan forced).
- Add the oats, seeds, nuts and cinnamon to a medium bowl. Stir to combine.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix it together with a large spoon until evenly coated.
- Pour the granola mixture onto the baking tray and, using a spatula, spread the mixture evenly until it reaches the edges of the tray. If you like chunky clumps of granola like I do, gently press the granola down using the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the granola oat mixture is lightly browned. Set aside and leave to cool completely for 45 minutes *.
- Serve with coconut flakes and cranberries.
Notes
- Rolled oats are a must here to get the perfect granola clusters. You won’t achieve the right consistency and texture of granola with steel cut or quick oats.
- Allowing the granola to cool completely will assist in developing the granola clusters.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
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