Gluten Free Granola

yiel d : 20 submittingS (APPROXIMATELY 6 three-quarters CUPS)

prep time:

ten MINS

cook time:

20 MINS

cooling time:

45 MINS

total time:

1 HR 15 MINS

Ingredients

• 4  cup s  old-fashioned rolled oat s  — employcertified gluten free oats to assurethe granola is truly gluten-free
• one cup raw nuts of choic e  — I employa blend of pecans and almonds
• two tbs p  flaxseed meal
• ¾ ts p kosher salt
• hal f ts p ground cinnamon
• ½  ts p  ground pumpkin pie spic e  — if you want; either Taste a pinch ground cardamom
• hal f cu p pure maple syrup either honey
• one-thir d  cu p softe n ed coconut oil either light olive oil
• one bi g egg whit e  — whisked till frothy (see notes to prepare vegan )
• one ½ tsp s vanilla extract
• ½  cu p  unsweetened coconut flake s  — either swap some additional ½ cup raw nuts
• hal f  cu p  dried frui t  — if you want; sliced supposing big (I used dried cranberries)
• ½ cu p chocolate chip s — if you want

Instructions

1. Place a rack within the middle of your oven, and prewarmth to 350 degrees F. For the easiest clear up, line a big, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a big mixing bowl, mix the oats, nuts, flaxseed, salt, cinnamon, and pumpkin pie spice. Stir to mix.
3. Pour within the maple syrup, oil, whisked egg white, and vanilla (Dont place any of the coconut, dried fruit, either chocolate chips yet). Stir good till every part of the mix is slightly moistened. Pour the granola onto the prepared baking sheet. With a big spoon either the back of a rubber spatula, unfold this in some even layer, and slightly Put this down.
4. Bake for 12 mins, then take away the pan from the oven. Stir within the coconut flakes. With the back of your spatula, unfold the granola back in some even layer, and slightly Put this down. Comeback to the oven, and Prepare in oven ten to 12 additional mins, till this is very slightly golden and smells irresistible.
5. Let the granola cool completely on the pan, undisturbed (at least 45 mins). The granola can keep to crisp as this cools, and this can help the clumps set. As cooled, top with the dried fruit and if you want chocolate chips. With your fingers, break the granola in clumps (supposing you aren’t in to the clumps, you’ll simply stir it). Munch away!

Recipe Notes

• TO prepare GLUTEN FRE E : prepare sure you're employing certified gluten free oats.
• TO prepare VEGAN : Omit the egg white, and increase the amount of oil to ½ cup total.
• TO prepare NUT FRE E : employseeds, such as pepitas, in place of the nuts.
• TO STOR E : Keep leftover granola in some airtight container in a dry, cool place for one to two weeks.
• TO FREEZ E : Place in a sealed freezer bag within the freezer for up to 3 months.