Erin’s Recipe Rundown
Texture: Crunchy and crisp.
Taste: Sweet and toasty with hints of caramel, coconut and cinnamon.
Ease: So simple! No special equipment or techniques required.
Top Tips: Letting the granola cool undisturbed is key! This will allow the bigger chunks to firm up and create crunchy granola clusters.
Would I make these again? Yes! This easy gluten-free granola recipe is great for breakfast, snack, or as a topping on so many things. You’ll never want to go back to store-bought granola again!
xoxo erin
Featured Comment
From Jess: “Thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! I just recently went gluten free and I have been having a hard time with losing some of my favorite dishes like granola. This is a life saver!”
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here are a few notes on some of the key ingredients to make this gluten-free granola. Jump to the recipe card below for the exact measurements.
- Gluten-free oats: To avoid the risk of cross-contamination, make sure you’re buying certified gluten-free oats. This is my favorite brand.
- Maple syrup: Use pure maple syrup to sweeten and bind the granola. It will caramelize as it bakes for added flavor. Be sure it isn’t cold or it will make the coconut oil solidify!
- Sweetened coconut: Be sure to use shredded coconut, not coconut chips. You can use unsweetened for a lower-sugar option too.
- Coconut oil/extract: The oil adds the needed fat to make the granola crisp up golden brown. Using both coconut oil and extract ensures plenty of coconut flavor.
- Pecans: I like to use both whole and finely chopped pecans for more texture. They’ll toast as the granola bakes for rich, nutty flavor.
- Chia seeds: Chia seeds are great for digestion and add a bit more texture.
For more recipes using gluten-free oats, try these gluten-free oatmeal scotchies or these gluten-free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies.
How to Make Gluten-Free Granola
Here’s an overview of how to make this recipe. You can jump to the recipe for the full instructions!
Only two bowls needed for this easy recipe! In a large bowl, combine all of the dry ingredients and in a small bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients. Combine the two and make sure everything is evenly coated.
This recipe will make enough to spread across two lined baking sheets. It’s important to smooth the granola into an even layer on each sheet so that it bakes evenly. Halfway through baking, stir the granola and rotate the pans.
The granola will crisp up more as it cools! Let it sit for 45 minutes before serving or storing. You can customize this recipe by including different mix-ins too. Add in extras, like dried fruit, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, mini chocolate chips, sunflower seeds, and more!
Favorite Gluten-Free Granola (Go-To Recipe!)
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups (510g) gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups (120g) shredded sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup (98g) pecan chips or finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup (65g) whole pecans you can half some if you like
- ¼ cup (50g) chia seeds
- ¼ cup (53g) brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup (112g) coconut oil melted
- 1 cup (240ml) pure maple syrup heated slightly if cold
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, coconut, pecans chips, whole pecans, chia seeds, brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Mix to evenly combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and coconut extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until well coated.
- Divide the granola evenly between the 2 baking sheets. Smooth into an even layer.
- Bake the granola for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through and rotating the pans. (For large granola chunks, press the stirred granola down with your spatula to create a more even layer). The granola will further crisp up as it cools.
- Let the granola cool undisturbed for 45 minutes. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
This post was originally published in January 2023. It was updated with new photos and instructions in July 2025.
I am excited to try this recipe! We have a nut allergy in my house, though, so o have to sub out the nuts. I’m thinking sunflower seeds and/or pepitas. Any thoughts on that? I enjoy your recipes and website!
Hi Leigh, good question! We haven’t tried that substitution but I’m sure either would work! I’d probably go for pepitas since they’re a bit bigger!
I love this granola!! I used unsweetened coconut because that was I had and it was perfect. So easy to make. Another winner Erin!
We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the granola recipe so much! Thank you for your kind feedback, Tish!
Delicious gluten free and vegan granola recipe. So nice to have something everyone can eat. I added extra cinnamon, because I do with most recipes. After baking I added some raisins, so they wouldn’t dry out in the oven. Also, I only had 4.5 cups of rolled oats, so I used 1.5 cups of quick oats. Turned out great. Easy to customize. Thank you!
We’re glad you liked it, April! Thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Hi Erin,
Firstly I would just like to thank you for your AMAZING recipes! Since finding out my daughter is gluten intolerant I have ONLY used your recipes and they have all been winners!!! So thank you.
I just want to ask you about the nutrition info… Is this per serving in ask your recipes (if so what is a serving size) or in total as we have to measure her macros?
I’m so glad you’ve found the recipes to be helpful! Since the recipe makes 10 servings, the nutrition information is for 1/10th of the recipe. I hope that makes sense!
thank you so much for sharing this amazing recipe! I just recently went gluten free and I have been having a hard time with losing some of my favorite dishes like granola. this is a life saver!
I love me a good granola mix, making it gluten free is a huge plus! Such a tasty recipe! I will be making this again and again!
Simply the best homemade granola! Love that it’s gluten free…something I can finally eat!