A hearty gluten-free granola loaded with walnuts, almonds, an assortment of dried berries and infused with coconut, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Perfect for snacking, on its own with milk, or for added protein, serve over yogurt.
It's winter. And while winters here in the Pacific Northwest are mild in comparison to other parts of the country, what it does mean for us in the PNW is rain. And a LOT of it. Which also means a perpetual grey sky. Combine the rain and grey sky with a full blown head cold that's wreaking havoc on my sinuses and it's time for a serious pick me up folks.
Dreary head cold day I think it's time you met my friend Granola.
Bake up a batch of this nutty, cinnamony (is that even a word?), crunchy, golden goodness infused with coconut oil, maple syrup and honey and it's as if a ray of sunshine just entered your kitchen. The amazing aroma permeating your house while the granola bakes will bring a smile to your face (in spite of the head cold) and giddiness to your in-laws when they walk through the door. True story.
It's a little bit of granola heaven. And it's loaded with a little bit of everything that just makes granola quite dreamy and gives cereal a bad name. I'm not sure you can even compare cereal to granola because, well...granola is just so so SO much better. Cereal, you were so last decade.
Recipe ingredients
So let's get down to it. This granola is loaded with walnuts, almonds, coconut flakes, chia seeds, an amazing dried fruit berry mix from Stoneridge Orchards, cinnamon, vanilla, maple syrup, honey...okay, you get the point. It's a tasty medley of all things that make granola awesome.
Recipe instructions
Homemade granola is absolutely amazing and is also absolutely easy to make.
Simply mix the dry ingredients. Mix the wet ingredients. Mix the wet and dry together. Spread on a baking sheet. Bake. Toss in some dried berries. Aaaand done.
The delicious smells that will waft through your home as the granola bakes will be enough to convince you over and over again that homemade granola is literally the best. You may never go back to store-bought granola again.
Alrighty, go make a batch and let me know what you think in the comments below. Try this tasty everything granola with milk, yogurt, turn it into a parfait, or just eat it straight by the handful. Like I am. Right now.
Happy Monday all you granola cluster lovers!
More tasty breakfast recipes!
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- Gluten-Free Blackberry Sour Cream Scones with maple vanilla glaze
- Baked Frittata with sausage, kale, & sun-dried tomato pesto
- Berry Overnight Oats just 5 minutes prep time and an overnight stay in the fridge
- Creamy Vegan Spiced Steamer starting your morning off with this cozy beverage
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Tasty Everything Granola
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 35 mins
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
A hearty gluten-free granola loaded with walnuts, almonds, an assortment of dried berries and infused with coconut, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Perfect for snacking, on its own with milk, or for added protein, serve over yogurt.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups gluten-free rolled oats (I use Bob's Red Mill Gluten-Free Whole Grain Rolled Oats)
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried berries (such as cranberries, cherries, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries)
Wet Ingredients
- ⅓ cup melted coconut oil
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF degrees.
- In a large bowl mix all of the dry ingredients together except for the dried berry mix.
- In a small bowl, whisk the wet ingredients until smooth.
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients in the large bowl and combine until the mixture is moistened.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake granola, stirring at the halfway point, until golden brown and dry, for about 30-35 minutes.
- When you remove the granola from the oven, do not stir it but let it cool completely on the baking sheet (it will crisp and retain its crunchy clusters as it cools).
- Mix in dried berries and eat!
Notes
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Granola can be made 2 weeks ahead. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: granola, gluten free granola, breakfast
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Leslie Adams
Love it! We made a double batch every month this summer.
Shannon
Thanks Leslie! You can never have too much granola! : )
Daniela Byers
That looks very, very good.
Briggie
Love love love this granola post
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Great writing and great pictures
I think I'll make it with the kids next time in ABQ