This post is all about how to make a Gluten Free Granola with Pecans that is incredibly easy and super tasty.

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Published February 5, 2024
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Granola has many benefits. Not only is it tasty, but it is also versatile and great for many recipes. Adding homemade granola to yogurt, ice cream, topped on cereal, added to brownies and more. Homemade Gluten Free Granola is super tasty, incredibly easy to make, and super cheaper than buying it from the store.

5 cups Gluten Free Old-Fashioned Oats $4.45
1/3 cup Maple syrup $0.16
1/2 cup Oil $0.24
4 tsp vanilla $0.18
1/2 tsp Salt $0.04
1/3 cup packed Brown sugar $0.16
2 cups Pecans $4.00
1 tsp Cinnamon $0.04

The total cost to make this recipe is $9.28.

This cost may seem high, but having a gluten free granola that is fresh and homemade is a small price to pay. Plus, this is over two pounds of Gluten Free Granola with Pecans for under $10.

This Gluten Free Homemade Granola with Pecans costs $0.29 per ounce while a store brand KIND costs $0.45 per ounce.

How to make it Gluten Free

For this Gluten Free Granola with Pecans recipe, there are a few steps you need to take in order to make it Gluten Free. The two ingredients in this recipe that you must pay careful attention to are the Oats and Vanilla extract.

Not all Oats are Gluten Free. You’d be surprised to know that Oats can have cross contamination with wheat during processing, and having Oats that are free of the contamination is important for making a recipe free of gluten.

Bob’s Red Mill has a wide variety of products that are Gluten Free.

For instance, their Gluten Free Oats are fantastic, and they even have steel cut oats.

The other ingredient that you have to be careful with is Vanilla Extract. Depending on what alcohol the vanilla beans were sitting in is important for this recipe. Traditionally, Vanilla Extract is made with either Vodka or Bourbon, but there can also be other alcohols it is made with.

The FDA standard is .9 oz of beans per 8 ounces of alcohol that is 70 proof. The types of alcohol used are traditionally Brandy, Bourbon, Vodka or Rum.

Make your own Vanilla Extract

If you are worried about the quality of your Vanilla Extract, that one you buy for over $6 at the store, fear no more! You can make your very own, made from scratch, homemade vanilla extract that will be safe to consume if you are needing it without gluten.

How do you make your own Vanilla Extract? Honestly, it is the easiest recipe with only two ingredients. Literally, just 2! You pick a brand of alcohol that is Gluten Free and have quality vanilla beans.

For the full recipe for Homemade Vanilla Extract, click the link below and find out why making it from scratch will result in the BEST Vanilla flavor for your baked goods.

Homemade Vanilla Extract – How to make it at home

If you do not need to make your recipe Gluten Free, check out my recipe for a traditional Homemade Granola with Pecans.

Homemade Granola – How to Save a Small Fortune

Gluten Free Granola Recipe

Gluten Free Granola Ingredients

• 5 cups Gluten Free Oats
• 1/3 cup Maple Syrup
• 1/3 cup Brown Sugar, packed
• 4 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 cup Oil
• 1 tsp Cinnamon
• 2 cups Pecans, chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees with the oven rack in the upper-middle position.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and then set aside. The parchment paper will help protect the granola from getting accidentally stuck to the baking sheet and helps with easy removal after baking.

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup maple syrup, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 4 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 cup oil and 1 tsp cinnamon. Make sure your vanilla is gluten free as Bourbon Vanilla is NOT gluten free.

Measure and add the 5 cups Gluten Free Oats, mixing well with a spatula. Bob’s Red Mill has a great variety of Gluten Free items in addition to this Gluten Free Oats.

Fold in 2 cups chopped pecans, or any other nuts or fruits you choose to add. Mix the ingredients well with a spatula. The chopped pecans help to add flavor and texture to the granola.

Transfer mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly with a spatula.

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Use a flat-bottomed baking dish to flatten and then compress the mixture. This helps to make the granola into chunks and clumps together.

Bake until lightly browned, 40-45 minutes, making sure to rotate the pan halfway through baking.

Remove baking sheet from oven and let rest to cool completely on the countertop. After baking, you can also use the flat-bottomed baking dish to compress the granola before it cools.

Break the Homemade Granola into pieces and then store in an air-tight container. As you use the granola, it will break apart from larger chunks into smaller pieces.

This post was all about how to make a Gluten Free Granola with Pecans, a recipe you can be safe to eat.
~Monica

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