Easy Homemade Healthy Granola (Gluten-Free, Naturally Sweetened)
This easy homemade granola is crispy, golden, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Naturally sweetened and endlessly customizable, it’s the only granola recipe you’ll need.
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Parchment Paper
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Measuring Cups & Spoons
Ingredients
- 1½ cups gluten-free oats
- ½ cup puffed quinoa or use an extra ½ cup–1 cup oats if needed
- ½ cup almonds or nut of choice, roughly chopped
- ¼ cup coconut smilies or coconut flakes
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds
- 1 tablespoon hemp hearts
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Instructions
Prep
- Preheat your oven to 300°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients
- In a large bowl, add oats, puffed quinoa, nuts, coconut, cinnamon and all seeds. Stir well.1½ cups gluten-free oats, ½ cup puffed quinoa, ½ cup almonds, ¼ cup coconut smilies, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1 tablespoon chia seeds, 1 tablespoon sunflower seeds, 1 tablespoon hemp hearts, 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
Add wet ingredients
- Pour in melted coconut oil, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla. Stir until everything is evenly coated.¼ cup coconut oil, ¼ cup honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Spread onto baking sheet
- Press it down slightly for chunkier granola.
Bake for 30 minutes
- Stir every 10 minutes to prevent burning and ensure even crisping.
Cool completely
- Allow the granola to cool until it is no longer warm to the touch. Allowing it to cool completely helps it to crisp up, so don't skip this. Once cool, break into clusters & enjoy. I like to store mine in mason jars to keep it fresh.
Notes
Storage Instructions
- Store your granola in a sealed mason jar at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.
- For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months—just let it come to room temperature before eating.