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Gluten Free Granola Recipe (Crisp, Balanced, and Built for Everyday Use)
Isla Marie

Gluten Free Granola Recipe

Crisp, lightly sweet granola made with certified gluten-free oats, nuts, and seeds. Bakes into satisfying clusters and works well for breakfast, snacking, or yogurt bowls.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups certified gluten-free rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped nuts almonds, pecans, or walnuts
  • ½ cup pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds
  • ¼ cup coconut oil or olive oil melted
  • ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
  • ¾ cup dried fruit raisins, cranberries, or chopped dates

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step 1. Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2. Mix Dry Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine oats, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon if using. Stir until evenly mixed.
Step 3. Add Wet Ingredients
  1. Pour melted oil and honey or maple syrup over the oat mixture. Stir thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
Step 4. Spread and Press
  1. Transfer mixture to the baking sheet and spread into an even layer. Press gently with a spatula to help form clusters.
Step 5. Bake
  1. Bake for 35–40 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Do not stir during baking.
Step 6. Cool Completely
  1. Remove from the oven and let the granola cool fully on the baking sheet until crisp.
Step 7. Add Dried Fruit
  1. Once cooled, break into clusters and stir in dried fruit.

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Notes

  • Use certified gluten-free oats to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Do not stir while baking if you want clusters.
  • Granola crisps as it cools, not while hot.
  • Store in an airtight container to keep it crunchy.