Easy Homemade Granola
Servings: 8 cups
Ingredients
- 4 cups gluten-free old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 cups of raw nuts/seeds of choice (such as: ½ cup slivered almonds, ½ cup sunflower seeds, ½ cup walnuts, ½ cup pecans)
- 1/2 cup melted coconut oil (plus a little more if mixture is too dry)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- sprinkle of coarse salt
- Optional add-ins: unsweetened coconut flakes, chocolate chips, dried fruit, etc.
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients. Mix well until everything is well coated.
- Spread the granola mixture on the baking sheet.
- Bake in oven for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown. Stir mixture halfway through.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool undistributed for about 30 minutes. Granola will crisp up as it cools.
- Add additional add-ins if desired.
- Use for a topping for yogurt or on fruit.