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This easy Gluten Free Granola Recipe is the perfect morning or mid-day treat loaded with fiber, antioxidants, and protein! I’m sharing all my top tips and tricks, including my secret to achieving ultra-crunchy granola clusters so you’ll never go back to store-bought granola again.
Not only is this gf granola recipe easy to make and unbelievably tasty, but it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and refined sugar-free, too!
The Best Gluten Free Granola Recipe
Sick of store-bought granola? I know I was definitely sick of reading labels and seeing so many forms of sugar and additives! Now, I have tons of granola recipes on the website like my Birthday Cake Granola, PB + J Granola, Cherry, and Coconut and Chocolate Granola.
However, this simple gf granola recipe might be my all-time favorite. In fact, everybody in my house loves this gluten free granola with honey! A family favorite, it makes for a great gift, too.
Crunchy and delicious, it’s perfect on top of a smoothie bowl, a yogurt bowl, or just to munch on as a snack. Easy to make, it’s ready in just 30 minutes and makes your kitchen smell amazing!
Ingredients Needed
*Scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe and ingredient list!
- Oats: Rolled oats work best for this recipe. I don’t recommend substituting steel cut or quick oats, because the texture won’t be the same.
- Nuts/Seeds: I use slivered raw almonds, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and whole raw almonds, but feel free to mix and match whatever you like best. Options like pumpkin seeds, cashews, etc. all taste great!
- Flaxseed Meal: This is a great source of fiber and healthy fats and helps the granola clump together.
- Spices: Cinnamon and salt add extra warmth and depth. Then, I also like to include pumpkin pie spice, but that’s up to you!
- Coconut Oil: This creates a rich flavor, contributes to the golden, crispy exterior, and helps the granola form clusters.
- Sweeteners: Coconut sugar, raw organic honey, pure maple syrup, and organic molasses sweetener the granola while adding extra depth and an almost caramel-like taste.
- Vanilla Extract: For the best flavor, use pure vanilla extract, not imitation varieties.
- Optional Dried Fruit: If desired, feel free to include dried fruit like raisins or cranberries.
- Egg White: Trust me on this! It helps create clusters and makes the granola extra crunchy.
What Oats Do I Buy?
- Organic
- Certified gluten-free (if needed)
- Non-GMO
- Glyphosate-free (probably the most important label to me as oats are a heavily sprayed crop here in the US)
My favorite brand is One Degree Organic Foods!
At the very least, I recommend looking for oats that are glyphosate-free. Glyphosate is a toxic pesticide that can be harmful when ingested. Whether your oats are gluten-free or not is totally up to you.
Customize Your GF Granola Recipe
Feel free to mix and match different ingredients to make this recipe your own. For example, some great additions include shredded coconut flakes, chocolate chips, or peanut butter chips. Just make sure to add temperamental ingredients after baking to prevent them from melting or burning.
How to Make This Homemade Gluten Free Granola Recipe
- Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a baking sheet liner, and set it aside.
- Combine the dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients.
- Boil the wet ingredients: In a small saucepan, heat the oil, honey, vanilla extract, pure maple syrup, and molasses over medium-high heat, whisking to combine. Once the mixture begins to boil, remove it from the heat.
- Toss: Working quickly, pour the liquid mixture evenly over the dry ingredients. Then, mix well to combine and coat everything.
- Add the egg white: In a small bowl, whisk the egg white until frothy. Then, add it to the granola mixture, and mix well.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet, and bake just until golden brown. Be careful not to let it burn! Add the dried fruit, and stir to distribute it evenly.
- Cool: Allow your granola to cool completely without mixing. Then, break it into clusters, and enjoy!
Adding Dried Fruit
I generally add the dried fruit as I eat. When mixed in during baking, and then stored I find that the dried fruit gets hard after about a week. If you are serving the granola right away, feel free to mix the fruit in immediately.
Ways to Eat GF Granola
If I’m being honest, my favorite way to eat this gluten free granola is on its own as a snack. It’s great to portion into baggies, and toss in a bag for on-the-go! However, it’s also great as:
- Cereal with dairy-free milk and berries
- A garnish for smoothie and yogurt bowls
- A topping for ice cream or nice cream
- An addition to apples or bananas topped with nut butter
FAQs
Stored in an airtight container or sealable bag, leftovers will stay fresh in a cool, dry place for 2-4 weeks.
Oats are naturally gluten-free, but stray wheat, rye, or barley can be introduced during harvesting and transportation. Therefore, I always buy gluten-free rolled oats. I use organic, glyphosate-free, gluten-free rolled oats, but feel free to grab whatever rolled oats you want.
Yes! Once cool, you can transfer your granola to a freezer-safe bag, and keep it frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw it in the fridge or at room temperature when you’re ready to serve. If it becomes a little soggy, pop it in the oven for just a few minutes to help it crisp back up!
More Delicious Breakfast Recipes
- Fluffy Pancakes
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Diner-Style Gluten Free French Toast
- BLT Sweet Potato Frittata
- Huevos Rancheros
Watch the Video:
The BEST Gluten-Free Granola (Video)
Ingredients
- 4 cups organic gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts/seeds I use slivered raw almonds, chopped walnuts, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, and whole raw almonds
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- Optional: 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- Dash of salt
- Optional: 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup raw organic honey
- 3 tablespoons organic pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons organic molasses
- 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- 1 large egg white whisked well until frothy
- Optional: 1/2 cup dried fruit
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F.
- Line baking sheet with parchment paper or baking sheet liner and set aside.
- In a large bowl combine organic oats, nuts/seeds, and flaxseed meal, with cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice (if using), a dash of salt, and optional coconut sugar if adding.4 cups organic gluten-free rolled oats, 1 cup nuts/seeds, 2 tablespoons flaxseed meal, 1 tablespoon cinnamon, Optional: 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, Dash of salt, Optional: 3 tablespoons coconut sugar
- In a small saucepan heat the oil, honey, vanilla extract, and pure maple syrup, and molasses. Once the mixture starts to boil, take off heat and pour over nut mixture. Mix well.1/4 cup coconut oil, 1/4 cup raw organic honey, 3 tablespoons organic pure maple syrup, 2 tablespoons organic molasses, 1 teaspoon organic vanilla extract
- In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the egg white until frothy. Add to the granola mixture and mix well.1 large egg white
- Pour onto baking sheet and bake, until golden brown, about 15-20 minutes. Watch carefully to avoid burning. Add the dried fruit of choice and stir well.Optional: 1/2 cup dried fruit
- Let cool, without mixing, and once cool break into clusters and store in an air-tight container for 2-4 weeks.
We’ve made this twice and it was perfect both times! I don’t have molasses so we used extra maple syrup instead with no issues! The first time we did almond and sunflower seeds and this time we did coconut slivers, almond slivers and broken up pecans. So much better than the store!
I make this granola regularly. It is so good! Love how clean it is and being in control of what goes into it. Fun and easy to mix up the flavor with different nut/seed combinations.
I made this granola with my 6 year old son and he absolutely loved. He normally won’t eat oatmeal so I’m happy he will eat this granola for a healthy filling snack!
So easy to make and delicious! I’ve found that my kids didn’t like it with the molasses, so I leave that out and decreased the cinnamon a bit.
Delicious and easy! I made the recipe as is, and it was delicious. The second time, I did 3 cups of oats and 2 cups of nuts, which my family liked even more. The taste reminds me of those cinnamon roasted almonds you get at fairs. Yum!
This is SO freaking good! I just made a batch for my smoothie bowls this week. Thanks, Lexi!!
So delicious. Crunchy and makes a ton! Great to have on hand.
Hi Lexi , on the nuts & seeds is that 1 cup for all the nuts & seeds that you want to add or 1cup each . Thank you
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to make it. I love all your recipes. What brand of GF oats and molasses do you buy?
This granola tastes amazing! Do you need to refrigerate it or just leave in the counter? Thanks!
It is ok to leave it on the counter, but if you store it in the refrigerator it will last longer!