This recipe is free from added sugar, gluten, dairy and can be made vegan! It could not be easier to make with flexible ingredients that will suite you and your taste buds. Serve this granola over the top of smoothie bowls, with yogurt or milk as a delicious breakfast option or by itself as an on the go snack. The nuts and oats will provide you with fibre that will keep you feeling fuller for longer allowing you to focus on your mourning. This granola can be made in advanced and enjoyed through the week as there is so many different ways to enjoy it I promise that you will not get bored.
As a kid I always ate breakfast, but it was never healthy or sustainable for the mourning as I knew nothing about what my body needed . As I have come to learn a little bit more about nutrition (but trust me I am no expert) I started to discover a wider range of healthier alternatives that would keep me fuller for longer and feel a lot less tired, and granola has come to be one of my favourites. I like to batch bake mine at the beginning of the week, so that through out the week I always have a quick and easy breakfast option.
This granola can be paired with a number of different ingredients to make the most amazing breakfast options, one of my favourites is to top it with fruit like raspberries, strawberries or banana and poor in some milk or top with plain yogurt. The nuts and sweeteners are flexible to provide variety with whatever you have in your cupboard. Each time I make this granola (which has come to be weekly!) I love to experiment with the nuts and sweeteners to explore a variety of textures and tastes.
This recipe is dairy free and if a vegan sweetener is used can be vegan to! I hope you enjoy this recipe and tell me how it turned out below!
Questions answered that you might have:
What other sweeteners can you use?
I have tried a variety of combinations and some of my favourites have been an even ratio of fruit syrup, honey and maple syrup. Which one you choose is based on personal preference and availability, but have fun and get creative with combinations.
Can I use different nuts in the recipe?
You can use just about any nut that you enjoy, personally I love a mix of walnuts, almonds and cashews! If sunflower seeds are not your presence then feel free to switch them out for another nut or seed that you prefer.
Is this recipe gluten free?
Off course, just remember to use gluten free oats!
Why choose this granola recipe?
It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare and can be done in one bowl with no special equipment needed
Granola is such an amazing breakfast choice as it super filling and will keep you energised until lunch time
There's only 7 simple ingredients!
Since its homemade you know exactly what goes inside and the way that is prepared unlike store bought granola and cereal which can be full of sugar
Its delicious and can be served with a wide variety of different foods
Is this recipe vegan?
Yes if a vegan sweetener is used like the ones listed above.
Is there added sugar or flour in this recipe?
No flour or added sugar, no need to buy any gf flour for this one! The sweetness of this granola comes from the sweeteners, if you wish for a more sweet and salty granola just add a bit more salt than what the recipe instructs but be careful not to overdo it!
I don't have enough of the ingredients, can I half this recipe?
Off course you can, whatever suits you best!
If you make this recipe be sure to tag me on instagram, I'd love to see how it turned out!
Thank you for reading,
Ruby x
Quick and easy gluten free granola recipe
makes: 10-15 servings
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
cool time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup of coconut oil, plus extra to grease baking trays
6 cups of gluten free oats
1 cup of sunflower seeds
1 cup of chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, pecans etc)
A pinch of salt
1 teaspoon of mixed spice
1 cup of honey (see above recipe for possible substitutions)
Equipment:
baking paper
whisk
bowl
wooden spoon
small pan/ microwavable bowl
2 large baking trays
Method:
Preheat your oven to 300f/150 fan, line two large baking trays using coconut oil and a base of baking paper that sticks up out of the side of the trays as this is easier to get the granola out ounce it is baked.
Melt your coconut oil in the microwave or on the stove in a small pot on a low heat until it is fully melted.
Add your oil to a bowl along with the mixed spice, salt and honey, whisk these until fully combined.
Mix in your oats and nuts using a wooden spoon, until evenly coated, if the mixture looks dry add a little bit more coconut oil and honey ( the more coated the mixture the more clustered the granola is).
Spread the mixture out evenly on your baking trays and place in the oven for 10 minutes, then take them out give the granola a stir, re spread and bake for another 10 minutes until the granola has browned on top.
leave the granola to cool off the trays for 10 minutes, ounce firm use a spoon or your hands to mix and break up the granola, place in a sealed container or add to a bowl and enjoy as a delicious breakfast.
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