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    Homemade Maple Cinnamon Granola

    Feb 14, 2024 by Thriving Gluten Free · This post may contain affiliate links · 14 Comments

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    This easy Homemade Maple Cinnamon Granola is filled with warming flavors of cinnamon and pure maple syrup. It's a delicious and healthy protein-packed snack on it's own, or a tasty topping for your breakfast yogurt parfait. Gluten-Free, Dairy Free & Vegan.

    maple cinnamon gluten free granola recipe

    Homemade Gluten-Free Granola

    Making your own homemade granola is not only a great budget-friendly option, it's made with simple pantry staples and you get to decide what goes in it!

    The best part about making homemade granola is that it's totally customizable and made to order! Can't have nuts? Add seeds instead. Don't love coconut oil? Go ahead and swap for a more neutral tasting oil like avocado. Feeling like a little chocolate? Go for it!

    Be creative and make it your own!

    **The only ingredient that is non-negotiable in this recipe is making sure you use certified gluten-free oats if you have Celiac Disease!

    What Ingredients Do I need to Make this Homemade Maple Cinnamon Granola

    Using only simple and healthy ingredients, you'll have your very own batch of homemade granola in no time! Here's what you'll need:

    Rolled Oats. Use certified gluten free oats if necessary.

    Nuts & Seeds. Great source of protein as well as many other micronutrients. You can use walnuts, almonds or pecans, or toss in some sunflower or pumpkin seeds. I also love to add a few tablespoons of flax seeds or chia seeds.

    Pure Maple Syrup. My favorite natural sweetener instead of refined sugar.

    Spices. Salt, cinnamon and pure vanilla extract.

    Coconut Oil. Use refined coconut oil if you don't like want the taste of coconut from virgin coconut oil. You can also sub for avocado oil.

    Mix-Ins. Dried fruit such as craisins, dark chocolate chips, coconut flakes, etc.

    homemade maple cinnamon gluten free granola recipe

    How to Make this Homemade Granola Recipe

    First, mix the oats and nuts then combine with the maple syrup, coconut oil and spices. Make sure all of the oats and nuts are completely coated in the liquid mixture.

    Pour the mixture onto a baking sheet. Spread evenly into a thin layer. Use two pans if you have to! Granola bakes best in a thin layer.

    You'll know when the granola is done baking when it turns a beautiful golden brown color.

    Is your granola still feeling soft after it bakes?

    The granola will harden as it cools, so be patient and give it a good 30 minutes before trying!

    Once the granola has completely cooled, add in any extras you want such as dried cranberries or dark chocolate chips.

    A few tips to help make your granola stick together...

    Make sure you are using enough sugar(don't skimp out on the maple syrup!), don't stir after baking until the granola has cooled, and don't overcook! Overcooking the granola can make it very crispy and in turn crumbly.

    This granola is delicious on its own as a snack, perfect for creating yogurt parfaits, or topped on anything you want to add a healthy crunch.

    Let's cook!

    Have you tried this homemade granola recipe? Be sure to tag me on instagram @thrivingglutenfree so I can see how it turned out!

    maple cinnamon gluten free granola recipe
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    Homemade Maple Cinnamon Granola

    This easy Homemade Maple Cinnamon Granola is filled with warming flavors of cinnamon and pure maple syrup. It's a delicious and healthy protein-packed snack on it's own, or a tasty topping for your breakfast yogurt parfait. Gluten-Free, Dairy Free & Vegan.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Cooling30 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American, gluten-free
    Keyword: Cinnamon, granola, maple syrup, oats
    Author: Thriving Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups Gluten Free Oats use certified gluten-free oats if necessary
    • ¾ cup Nuts and/or Seeds Walnuts, pecans, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds.
    • ½ cup Pure Maple Syrup
    • ⅓ cup Coconut Oil melted
    • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
    • 2 tablespoon Chia Seeds or Flax Seeds optional

    Optional Add-Ins After Baking

    • Dried Cranberries or Cherries
    • Dark Chocolate Chips

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 300°F, and line baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
    • Combine oats, nuts/seeds, and dry spices in a large mixing bowl.
    • In a separate microwave small bowl, add coconut oil and microwave until melted, about 1 minute. Add the maple syrup and whisk together. Whisk in your vanilla. Alternatively, you can use the stovetop.
    • Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture until covered completely.
    • Pour the granola mixture onto your prepared pan, spreading into a thin, even layer.
    • Bake for about 30 minutes until the egdes become golden
    • Allow to cool completely(the granola will get crunchy as it cools!) Then add dried fruit or chocolate chips if desired.

    Notes

    Store cooled granola in an airtight container.
    Tried this recipe?Mention @thrivingglutenfree or #thrivingglutenfree!

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    Comments

    1. Ashley says

      February 27, 2025 at 10:16 am

      5 stars
      This is so good!

      Are there nutrition facts for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Thriving Gluten Free says

        February 27, 2025 at 1:05 pm

        Hey Ashley, I'm sorry, I do not have the nutrition facts added to my recipes, but you can certainly use an app to input the ingredients if that's what you're looking for. So happy you enjoyed the recipe!

        Reply
    2. Ariel says

      January 29, 2025 at 9:03 pm

      5 stars
      Truly the best granola I’ve ever had. Thank you so much!

      Reply
      • Thriving Gluten Free says

        February 03, 2025 at 9:07 am

        Aww yay so happy to hear that!!

        Reply
    3. Sam says

      January 12, 2025 at 9:13 pm

      5 stars
      I think this is my new favorite! So good!

      Reply
      • Thriving Gluten Free says

        January 14, 2025 at 5:26 am

        Love that! Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    4. Margot says

      January 05, 2025 at 2:57 pm

      5 stars
      Absolutely delicious!! And makes the whole house smell incredible!

      Reply
      • Thriving Gluten Free says

        January 08, 2025 at 7:12 am

        Yay! So glad you loved it!

        Reply
    5. Chelsea Peterson says

      November 10, 2024 at 1:13 pm

      This was fantastic. Have tried many recipes and this was alternated by me in the following ways: didn’t have plain oats, so used 3 cups of the Trader Joe’s gluten free ancient grain oats blend (has chia seeds already in it), used ALDIs raw nut mix of cashews, walnuts and macadamia nuts and chopped those up probably closer to 1.5 cups. Added extra cinnamon (because I love it). Also, the oven here runs a touch hot so set it at 280 for 20 minutes and bumped it to 300 for last few and watched close so as not to burn.
      Absolutely perfect and wanted to thank you.
      Chelsea

      Reply
    6. Erika says

      November 03, 2024 at 12:43 am

      Hello! Making this now! Thank you so much for the recipe! Only one question- How long does the granola last in an air tight container? (Assuming I don’t eat it all in one sitting 🤣)

      Reply
    7. Corina says

      August 01, 2024 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      You had me at Maple Cinnamon.😀
      This was an excellent recipe and it turned out perfectly. There is nothing to change about this recipe. I’m having some right now in my parfait. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Thriving Gluten Free says

        September 28, 2024 at 11:27 am

        So happy you enjoyed the recipe! Thanks for sharing your feedback 🙂

        Reply
    8. Dianne Enns says

      May 21, 2024 at 10:37 pm

      5 stars
      A very delicious recipe! How many calories for 1 bowl of cereal?

      Reply
      • Thriving Gluten Free says

        May 31, 2024 at 7:48 pm

        So glad you enjoyed it! I'm sorry I don't have the nutrition facts for the recipe.

        Reply

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