Healthy Gluten-Free Granola

Homemade gluten-free granola

This a pantry-staple recipe you’ll come back to again and again. Made with certified gluten-free oats, raw nuts and seeds, coconut flakes, and just a touch of honey, it bakes low and slow for an ultra-crunchy texture without burning. The gentle sweetness and warm cinnamon make it perfect for yogurt bowls, smoothie toppings, or straight from the jar snacking. Best of all, it stores beautifully and tastes even better the next day.

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Healthy Granola Recipe

This crunchy gluten-free granola is lightly sweetened with honey, packed with nuts and seeds, and slow-baked for the perfect crisp texture. Simple ingredients, big flavor.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 25 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Breakfast, Snack

Cuisine: American

Calories: 310

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1½ cup gluten-free oats
• ¾ cup raw almonds sliced
• ¼ cup raw cashews
• ½ cup raw pepitas pumpkin seeds
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 3 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Large mixing bowl
• small saucepan
• wooden spoon or silicone spatula
• airtight container

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 250°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients: oats, almonds, cashews, pepitas, coconut flakes, and cinnamon.
   1½ cup gluten-free oats, ¾ cup raw almonds, ¼ cup raw cashews, ½ cup raw pepitas , ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, 1 tsp cinnamon
3. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine coconut oil, honey, and vanilla. Heat for a few minutes until melted and fully combined (do not boil).
   3 tbsp coconut oil, 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp vanilla extract
4. Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir well until everything is evenly coated.
5. Spread the granola evenly on the prepared baking sheet.
6. Bake for 75 minutes, undisturbed, until dry and lightly golden.
7. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely on the pan—this is when it crisps up.
8. Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcal

Notes

Storage
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks
For extra crunch, keep away from humidity

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