WHAT YOU’LL NEED
This recipe calls for the following ingredients:
Oats: I used gluten free oats as I’m on a gluten free diet.
Walnuts: I really love walnuts in my granola, its caramelized flavour is something unique!
Hazelnuts: a yummy and crunchy addition, it gives a lot to the taste!
Maple syrup: if you coat the oats in honey or syrup it will give your granola a crunchy, chunky texture.
Vanilla extract: it’s a lovely addition to your granola.
Oil: use healthy alternatives such as coconut, macadamia or extra-virgin olive oil.
OPTIONAL MIX-INS
These are just a few ideas but the list of optional mix-ins is much longer!
*Seeds: Sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are great additions to your granola.
*Nuts: I used walnuts and hazelnuts in this version, they're so delicious! Just make sure you don’t burn them in the oven as they get bitter. Any raw nuts are fine here, try almonds, pecans, macadamia nuts, cashews, peanuts or pistachios!
*Spices: Feel free to try mixed spices, cinnamon or a combination of cinnamon, ginger, cloves and nutmeg.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH GRANOLA?
*Mix it with yogurt.
*Eat it like a cereal.
*Add it to smoothies.
*Add to muffins.
*Serve over ice cream.
*Make granola bars.
*Use as a topping for salad.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
You’ll love this recipe because:
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Meal-prep friendly
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Budget-friendly
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Customizable
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Easy to make
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HEALTHY NUTTY GRANOLA
(gluten, dairy and refined sugar free)
Preparation time: 2 minutes
Cooking time: 20-25 minutes
Total time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 8
* 3 cups gluten free oats
*½ cup walnuts
*½ cup hazelnut
*1 tsp vanilla extract
*½ cup maple syrup
*β cup oil
Method
1. Preheat the oven to 177C/350F/Gas 4.
2. Finely or roughly chop nuts (as you prefer).
3. Mix oats with nuts and separately combine vanilla extract, oil and maple syrup.
4. Mix dry and wet ingredients separately then mix them together.
5. Spread the mixture evenly on a baking tray and bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring it halfway through. The granola is ready when golden-brown on top (it continues to crisp as it cools).
6. Serve with a splash of milk or yogurt.
Enjoy! π
Notes
* To Store: For the longest shelf life, completely cool the granola before transferring to a storage container. When stored in an airtight container, at room temperature, in a cool, dry place, this granola will keep for up to 1-2 weeks, only if you can keep your hands off!
*To Freeze: This granola can be frozen for up to 3 months. Place it in a resealable freezer bag, and make sure you push out any excess air before freezing. Before serving warm it to room temperature for a few minutes.
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