Quick & Nutritious Maple Cinnamon Granola
Quick & Nutritious Maple Cinnamon Granola
Did you know that it's super easy to make your own granola? Homemade granola gives you that warm, comforting, made-with-love feeling that store-bought granola just can't match. It takes just 35 minutes, and is made with simple, wholesome ingredients that nourish you. Plus, its gluten-free!
The perfect breakfast when paired with yogurt or milk and some fresh fruit!
This recipe makes about 5 cups of granola.
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten-free oat flakes / rolled oats
- 1 cup chopped nuts and seeds of choice (ex. walnuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds)
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (optional)
- 1/4 cup melted coconut oil (you can use another oil like olive, but coconut has the most neutral taste)
- 1/3 cup pure organic maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon (or more if you're a cinnamon lover!)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/4 tsp of sea salt
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325F
- In a mixing bowl, stir together the oats, chopped nuts, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together coconut oil, maple syrup, coconut/brown sugar, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour the liquid mixture into the oat and nut mixture, stirring until evenly coated.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat, then spread the granola onto it, pressing it firmly into place.
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the granola cool completely before breaking apart.
- Store in a closed container (lasts around 2 weeks).
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