Coconut Oil Granola (Gluten-free)
Nourishing and oh so delicious coconut oil granola! It is high protein, gluten-free, dairy-free high fiber, and can be personalized to your liking (and what you have on hand) with different nuts, seeds and dried fruits.
Servings: 5 cups (10 1/2 cup servings)
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats certified GF, as needed
- 1.25 cups assorted chopped nuts and seeds e.g., pecans, walnuts, pepitas, sunflower seed kernels, almond
- 3/4 cup unsweetened large coconut flakes
- 2/3 cup pure maple syrup or liquid sweetener of choice
- 1/3 cup virgin coconut oil
- 1/4 cup natural cane sugar or maple sugar or coconut sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325F (160C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, nuts/seeds and coconut.
- In a small saucepan set over medium heat, heat the maple syrup, coconut oil, sugar and salt for 4 to 5 minutes until melted and blended; pour over granola, stirring to coat. Spread evenly on prepared sheet.
- Bake in preheat oven for 20 to 25 minutes (do not stir). Cool in pan on a cooling rack, then break up into clusters; Stir in fruit, if using.
Notes
Storage: Store the cooled granola in an airtight jar or other container at room temperature for a week, the refrigerator for 2 weeks, or the freezer for up to 6 months.
Coconut Oil Options: Feel free to use olive oil or oil of choice in place of the coconut oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Sodium: 165mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 19g