Perfectly crunchy Gluten-Free Granola that's also dairy-free.

Finding a good Gluten-Free Granola in the stores can be hard and expensive.

You can make this home-baked gluten-free granola recipe anytime you like with a few simple ingredients, saving on time and money.

 

 

GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA RECIPE

If you love granola you might also like my Paleo Chocolate Granola. For more breakfast ideas check out my Gluten-Free Breakfast section.

One of my favorite breakfasts has been, and probably always will be, gluten-free granola. It's such a versatile gluten-free breakfast food.

Enjoy gluten-free granola with yogurt, granola with milk, mixed with berries, or honestly, just by the handful as a snack.

This gluten-free granola recipe has nuts in it but don't worry, you can use seeds instead of the nuts to make a gluten free and nut free granola. This recipe is very versatile, and you can make any and all substitutions you like to make this the perfect gluten free granola for your and your family. 

INGREDIENTS IN GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA

Light Brown Sugar - This is my preferred sweetener for this recipe. I love the extra warm flavor that brown sugar has and how it caramelizes when it's cooked. 

Coconut Oil - I use coconut oil for it's health benefits, and the light flavor it has. Butter also works well in its place. 

Maple Syrup- for a bit more sweetness, maple syrup is a winner. 

Pecans - Chop your pecans into pieces that will fit on your spoon. 

Shredded Coconut - buy raw or untoasted coconut for this recipe. Since we'll be baking the granola, it will get toasted at that point along with everything else. 

Cinnamon - Cinnamon, brown sugar, and maple syrup together create the perfect sweet breakfast flavor. 

Gluten Free Rolled Oats - Ensure that your oats are gluten free. I'll give more tips on this below. Use old fashioned rolled oats for the best texture. 

Salt - just a bit brings out the sweetness and flavors of the other ingredients. 

Add-Ins - optional inclusions are up to you! Try mini gluten-free dairy-free chocolate chips or your favorite dried fruit. 

If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and I will get back to you.

HOW TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA

1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat brown sugar, coconut oil, and maple syrup, stirring constantly.
2. Bring it to a boil.
3. Add pecans, coconut, and cinnamon.
4. Stir until combined.
5. Add in the oats. Stir until combined.
6. Remove from the heat and spread the granola lightly onto a foil lined jellyroll pan. Bake as directed in the recipe below, until golden brown. Don't stir, this will help it stay clumped together.

These numbered steps match the numbered photos above and are for illustration purposes. For the complete list of ingredients and instructions, please see the recipe below.

IS GRANOLA GLUTEN FREE?

I often get asked if granola is gluten-free. Yes and no, if you buy your granola from the store. Just like any processed and packaged food it may be made made with products that contain gluten and it may also be processed in a facility that processes wheat.

Always check labels before you purchase gluten-free granola.

Additionally, the fact is that not all oats used in gluten-free granola are actually gluten-free.

While oats are naturally gluten-free they can become contaminated any time between planting and processing. It's best to use certified gluten-free oats or purity protocol oats.

WHY SHOULD I MAKE MY OWN GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA?

Gluten-free oats can be kind of finicky, and I honestly sometimes have a hard time trusting packaged gluten-free granola.

Despite their convenience, I feel a lot better about the integrity of my granola if I've cooked it myself using certified gluten-free oats.

And while homemade granola can seem like a daunting task, it's incredibly simple to bake at home.

HOW TO STORE GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA

Store your homemade granola in an air tight container in a cool, dry place like a cupboard. It should last from 1-2 weeks this way. 

You can also freeze granola in zipper bags or freezer containers for up to three months. 

DELICIOUS GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA VARIATIONS

• You can use butter in place of the coconut oil in this gluten-free granola.
• If you can't have nuts you can use seeds. Pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds are a favorite among many.
• You can use honey or a sugar free maple syrup in place of the maple syrup in this gluten-free granola recipe.

Also, if you have a favorite gluten-free granola add-in like hemp hearts or cocoa nibs, add them in!

One thing that I really love about homemade gluten-free granola, is that you really can do anything with this recipe.

After the granola is cooked and cooled, you can add chocolate chips, raisins, craisins, dried blueberries, or any other dried fruit. Some lemon or orange zest is delicious too.

I just love that I know exactly what is going into my homemade granola and I can trust that's it's gluten-free.

OTHER GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA

While I do make this homemade granola recipe often, here are some of the gluten-free granola brands that we've tried. Please always check packaging as ingredients can change.

• Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Granola - while Bob's Red Mill isn't "certified" gluten-free they do their own in house testing and we trust them. You do what's best for you.
• Udi's
• Kind
• Bear Naked

If you are looking for more granola recipes that are gluten-free you might like this Gluten-Free Almond Granola Recipe. You can also create homemade granola yogurt parfaits using this granola or your own variation. If you have any questions about this gluten-free granola recipe please leave a comment below.

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