Sweet and Crunchy, that is everything I want from my granola. This recipe is very adaptable. Eat it on its own, pair it with real fruit, or use it as the base for your own creation.
Simple Homemade Granola
gluten free, dairy free, naturally sweetened
Ingredients
4 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 cup melted coconut oil
1/2 maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
DRY In a large mixing bowl add all your dry ingredients
WET Add in your wet ingredients and mix well
SPREAD Put parchment paper onto your cookie sheet and spread the granola mix across. Use a large spoon or spatula to spread evenly and press down.
BAKE Put in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
COOL When you take it out of the oven, the granola will continue to crisp as it cools. Let it cool completely before breaking up the granola. You can break it down as much or as little as preferred for texture. Enjoy!
Notes
OATS Make sure to use gluten-free oats. I buy the One Degree Organic Sprouted Rolled Oats. I use them frequently so buying in bulk at Costco is the most cost effective for me.
MAPLE SYRUP Look for 100% pure maple syrup. This will be classified as Grade A Maple Syrup. After that it is up to preference. All Grade A syrup is equal in quality but they have different flavor profiles. This is why you will sometimes see a clarifying adjective afterwards like golden, Amber, Dark, or Very Dark.
CREDIT This recipe was an adaptation from Cookie and Kates Healthy Granola Recipe. I adjusted it to my personal preference. Check out the original post. It is a great resource for additional variations.