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maple cinnamon gluten free granola recipe
Thriving Gluten Free

Homemade Maple Cinnamon Granola

5 from 8 votes
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 Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American, gluten-free
Calories: 275

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
  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 300°F, and line baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. Combine oats, nuts/seeds, and dry spices in a large mixing bowl.
  3. 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.
  4. Pour the wet mixture over the oat mixture until covered completely.
  5. Pour the granola mixture onto your prepared pan, spreading into a thin, even layer.
  6. Bake for about 30 minutes until the egdes become golden
  7. Allow to cool completely(the granola will get crunchy as it cools!) Then add dried fruit or chocolate chips if desired.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 275kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 121mgPotassium: 202mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Notes

Store cooled granola in an airtight container.

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