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.
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.
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