Description
This homemade granola is made with gluten-free oats and a delightful blend of flavors, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups gluten free old-fashioned oats (divided)
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- scant 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2/3 – 1 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
- to taste vanilla Greek yogurt, ice cream, or milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees then line a half sheet pan with parchment paper and set it aside.
- Add 1 cup oats to the bowl of a food processor then process into flour. Add the flour to a large mixing bowl with the remaining 3 cups old fashioned oats, chia seeds, cinnamon, and salt then stir with a fork to combine and set aside.
- To a small mixing bowl add the coconut oil then microwave for 30-40 seconds to melt. Add the brown sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract then stir to combine (the oil and brown sugar will stay separated – that’s ok).
- Pour the oil and brown sugar mixture over the oat mixture then stir very well with a spatula until all the oats are evenly coated. Scoop the mixture onto the prepared half sheet pan then spread into an even layer and press down firmly with the back of a spatula or the bottom of a measuring cup.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the oats are light golden brown (avoid over-browning or the oats can taste burnt), rotating the pan halfway through but NOT stirring, which will encourage lots of granola clusters.
- Let the granola cool for a few minutes then sprinkle on the chocolate chips to melt slightly – start with 2/3 cup then add up to an additional 1/3 cup if desired after cooling. Continue to cool the granola completely before breaking it up into clusters with a large spatula.
- Store the granola in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
- For added texture, consider mixing in nuts or seeds.
- Granola can be served with yogurt or milk for a delicious breakfast option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg