February 2, 2024

Easy Homemade Grain-Free Granola February 2, 2024 A perfectly sweet, crunchy grain-free granola loaded with nuts and seeds. This grain-free granola recipe is one of my OG recipes, back from when The Paleo Diet was all the rage. I believe I originally wrote this in 2013 or 2014, and it has since evolved. There are so many gluten-free and grain-free granola options out there now (Trader Joe’s has one that I particularly enjoy), but there’s just something about homemade that is always… better. If you’re looking for a simple and healthy breakfast option, this is a perfect choice. It’s healthy, naturally gluten-free, and easy to customize with your favorite nuts and seeds. Before we get to the grain-free granola recipe, a few notes: You may swap in or out any nut that you would like, or add more than the ones I have listed, as long as your total nut amount is 3 cups. Raw, unfiltered honey and virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil are my preferences when I state honey and coconut oil, though any type of honey will do. The dried fruit mixed in at the end is optional, and does not have a measurement. Eyeball it, but know more dried fruit will make it sweeter and more chewy versus crunchy. I typically use a small amount apricots, raisins, and craisins. Lisa’s Homemade Grain-Free Granola Ingredients 1/2 cup sunflower seeds1/2 cup pepitas1/2 cup pumpkin seeds1/2 cup almond meal1/4 cup coarse flaxseed meal1 cup almonds, chopped1 cup pecans, chopped1 cup walnuts, chopped   1 1/2 cups unsweetened coconut flakesfew dashes cinnamon 1/2 cup raw, unfiltered honey4 tbsp coconut oil1 tbsp maple syrup1 tsp vanilla extractdried fruit of choice Directions 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. 2. Combine all dry ingredients [nuts, seeds, coconut, cinnamon] into a large bowl. 3. Warm a saucepan over medium-low heat. 4. Add honey, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Gently warm until runny and combined. 5. Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and mix until well-combined. 6. Place parchment paper on baking sheet and spread granola in a thin layer. Don’t pack it down or together. Leave some of it in clumps and allow some air pockets to form. Bake for 20 minutes. 7. Remove from oven, stir granola and continue to bake until golden brown, 15-20 more minutes. 8. Let cool to room temperature and mix in dried fruit, if desired. 9. Store in an air-tight container for up to one week. Whether you eat it with yogurt, milk, or on its own because it’s that good, this grain-free granola recipe will quickly become a staple in your meal prep routine. More Posts Like This No posts found!