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Grain-Free Granola

This Grain-Free Granola recipe is easy to make, full of great flavor, and it’s naturally completely gluten- and grain-free (and can also be made vegan).
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy free, gluten free, make ahead, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 8 cups

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups raw almonds chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup raw pecans chopped
  • 1 cup raw Brazil nuts* chopped
  • 1 cup shelled raw sunflower seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch sea salt
  • 1/4 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup raw honey** or pure maple syrup
  • 3 Tablespoons water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons pure almond extract
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup chopped dried cherries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, combine the almonds, coconut, pecans, Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, and salt.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, honey, water, and almond extract.  Add the wet ingredients to the nut mixture and toss to coat.
  • Spread the granola on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring halfway through.  Remove the granola from the oven and stir in the dried apricots and cherries.
  • Set aside to cool for 15 minutes before serving.  Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

Notes

*If you can’t find Brazil nuts, feel free to substitute an extra cup of pecans instead.
**If making this recipe vegan, use maple syrup instead of honey.
This recipe has been reprinted with permission from Eating Clean: The 21-Day Plan to Detox, Fight Inflammation, and Reset Your Body by Amie Valpone.