Meaningful Eats
Favorite Gluten-Free Granola (Go-To Recipe!)
10 servings
I’m finally sharing our all-time favorite granola recipe! We absolutely love the combination of pecans, coconut, brown sugar and maple syrup in this gluten-free granola!This granola is EASY-TO-MAKE and always disappears quickly. I hope you make it over and over again like we do!
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups gluten-free rolled oats
- 1 ½ cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 3/4 cup pecan chips or finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup whole pecans you can half some if you like
- ¼ cup chia seeds
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- 1 cup pure maple syrup heated slightly if cold
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon coconut extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F. 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. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month. Enjoy!
Notes
STORAGE: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 month.
INGREDIENT NOTES
- Oats have a high risk of cross-contamination with gluten, so make sure you’re buying certified gluten-free oats. This is my favorite brand.
- Be sure your maple syrup isn’t cold, or it will make the coconut oil solidify.
- Coconut extract lends a delicious flavor and pairs so well with the coconut shreds. You could also get creative and add almond extract or another favorite extract.
- Leaving the gluten-free granola to cool undisturbed is key! It allows the bigger chunks to firm up and create the crunchy granola clusters that make this granola so delicious.
- You're welcome to customize this gluten-free recipe with additional add-ins! Here are some ideas: dried fruit, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, mini chocolate chips, sunflower seeds etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 502kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 353mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg