Learn How to Make Gluten-Free Granola

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition.

dried fruit

🥗Healthier: fresh fruit

💰Cheaper: raisins

Fresh fruit adds moisture and flavor.

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

Add 2 lbs of Bob's Red Mill gluten-free oats to a large bowl.

Add 1 bag of big flake coconut to the bowl.

Add a little bit of pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds to the mixture.

Chop some almonds and add them to the bowl.

Chop a few cashews and add them to the bowl.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of sunflower oil to the mixture.

Add 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon to the bowl.

Add 1/2 cup of raw honey to the mixture.

Mix all ingredients together with hands until well combined.

Transfer the mixture to a baking sheet and spread it out evenly.

Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, setting a timer.

After 30 minutes, stir the granola and check for color.

Return the granola to the oven for an additional 15 minutes, setting a timer.

After 15 minutes, check the granola again and stir.

If necessary, bake for an additional 10 minutes, checking for even browning.

Once the granola is evenly browned, remove it from the oven.

Optionally, add fresh fruit or dried fruit at this stage.

Transfer the granola to containers for storage.

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