Gluten Free Granola with Pecans
The BEST recipe for a Homemade Granola that is also Gluten Free. This Gluten Free Granola with Pecans is a healthy recipe and one that you can be sure is safe.
Equipment
- Large Bowl
- Spatula
- Parchment Paper
- Rimmed baking sheet
- Measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 5 cups Gluten Free Oats
- 1/3 cups Maple Syrup
- 1/3 cup Brown Sugar
- 4 tsp Gluten Free Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 cup Oil
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
- 2 cups Pecans chopped
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Measure and add the 5 cups Gluten Free Oats, mixing well with a spatula.
- Fold in 2 cups chopped pecans, or any other nuts or fruits you choose to add. Mix the ingredients well with a spatula.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out evenly.
- 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.
- Break the Homemade Granola into pieces and then store in an air-tight container.
Notes
Make sure your vanilla is gluten free. If it is a Bourbon Vanilla, Bourbon is NOT gluten free.
Bob's Red Mill has a great variety of Gluten Free items.