Healthy Gluten Free Granola | Vegan Recipes

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🥗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.

Mix together gluten-free oats, pumpkin seeds, walnuts, sunflower seeds, dried cranberries, and unsweetened shredded coconut in a bowl.

Add ground flax to the dry ingredients and mix well.

Crush walnuts if using whole ones, either by hand or with a knife.

Add salt and cinnamon to the dry mixture and stir to combine.

In a saucepan over low to medium heat, combine maple syrup, unsweetened applesauce, coconut oil, natural peanut butter, and vanilla extract.

Stir the wet ingredients until evenly combined and bring to a slight simmer, cooking for about 10 to 15 minutes until thickened.

Pour the wet mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until all oats are coated.

Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Bake in the oven at 350°F for 45 minutes, stirring halfway through for even cooking.

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before transferring to mason jars for storage.

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