Honey Almond Granola Gluten-Free
Perfectly light tasting, this honey almond granola gluten-free is versatile and can be used as cereal, for topping, or for snacking.
As a granola lover, switching up flavors is something I like to do seasonally. Some favorites are this Maple & Olive Oil Granola and this Lemon Pistachio Granola. Making granola at home helps you control the type of ingredients added and also the amount of sugar you decide to add. A few simple ingredients and this granola will be the perfect breakfast, or snack and you know it will be on the healthy side. Honey almond granola is perfect any time of year, but I think is the best in the summer with all the fresh fruit that’s in season.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- It’s easily made gluten-free by using gluten-free oats
- You control the sweetness of it
- A few simple ingredients
The Ingredients
Oats– Oats by nature are gluten-free, however, to ensure no cross-contamination use gluten-free oats if needed. Rolled oats are the preferred oats, it is not recommended using quick oats.
Almonds– You can use slivered, sliced or chopped up almonds in this recipe. Keep in mind sliced almonds will toast quicker than slivered or chopped so you may want to add them halfway through cooking.
Honey– Use your favorite light colored honey here. I love to use local raw honey.
Light Brown Sugar– For added sweetness and flavor
Quinoa(Optional)– To add protein and crunch
Ground Flax Seed (Optional)– For increased fiber, protein and vitamins
Oil– Â Vegetable, canola, or coconut oil will work also.
Salt– To balance out the sweet
Vanilla Extract– Vanilla extract adds a nice flavor to this.
Almond Extract– Almond extract enhances the almond flavor in this granola.
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Ways To Use Granola
Because this granola is light and neutral tasting, it can be used in many different ways. Here are some recommendations:
As cereal with your favorite milk and fresh fruit topping
Sprinkled over grilled fruit and ice cream
With yogurt
Sprinkled over toast with nut butter and bananas, then drizzled with honey.
Snacking
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Storage
Store in a sealed container up to 3 weeks.
Honey Almond Granola Gluten-Free
Materials
- 3 Cups Gluten-Free Oats
- 1/2 Cup Slivered Almonds Can use chopped or sliced almonds instead
- 1/3 Cup Light Colored Honey
- 1/3 Cup+1 Tbsp Light Brown Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Quinoa (Optional)
- 1 Tsp Ground Flax Seed (Optional)
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 3 Tbsp Canola or Vegetable Oil
- 1/4 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Tsp Almond Extract
Instructions
- Pre-Heat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine oats, almonds (SEE NOTE), brown sugar, salt, quinoa, and flax meal. Mix well.
- In a small separate bowl, combine the honey, oil, vanilla, and almond extract. Mix well then pour over the oat mixture.
- Combine the oats and honey mixture using a spatula or your hands, ensuring that all the oats are coated in the honey/oil mixture.
- Pour onto the baking sheet and spread out evenly.
- Bake for 10 min then remove from the oven and stir. Then bake for 5 more minutes. Be careful not to burn your almonds.
- Remove from oven and let cool. Oats will be soft at first but they will firm up as they cool.
- Store in a tightly sealed container.