Crunchy Gluten Free Vegan Granola Recipe - Healthy Cranberry Orange Granola

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while corn syrup is less expensive.

nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds provide similar crunch and nutrition, while sunflower seeds are often cheaper.

dried cranberries

🥗Healthier: dried cherries

💰Cheaper: raisins

Dried cherries offer a similar tartness, while raisins are a more economical option.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Honey is a natural sweetener, while corn syrup is generally more affordable.

Melt 1/3 cup coconut oil and put it into a large bowl.

Add 2/3 cup maple syrup to the bowl.

Grate the rind of 1 organic orange and add it to the bowl.

Juice the orange and squeeze out all the juice, adding it to the bowl.

Using a wooden spoon, mix together the coconut oil and maple syrup.

Add 4 teaspoons of cinnamon and stir it all up.

Add 4 1/4 cups of gluten-free oats, 1/2 cup of sunflower seeds, 1/2 cup of pumpkin seeds, 1/3 cup of chopped almonds, and 1/3 cup of chopped hazelnuts to the bowl and stir until everything is coated nicely.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

Spread the granola mixture onto the baking sheet evenly.

Place the baking sheet in the middle of the oven and set a timer for 40 minutes.

After 10 minutes, stir the granola and repeat this every 10 to 15 minutes until the 40 minutes have passed.

Remove the granola from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.

Transfer the granola into a large bowl carefully.

Add 3/4 cup of dried cranberries to the granola and mix it all up.

Store the granola in a large container.

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