really good granola with oats
Level
Easy
Time
30 Min
Serves
8
Published April 8, 2024 by Dr. Stephanie Gray, DC
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POV: Don’t eat factory made store bought granola. It’s FULL of sugar, bad fats and refined carbohydrates. I’ve never seen a healthy granola sold in a grocery store.
The good news is that healthy, mouth watering granola is super easy to make at home. My recipe is made with whole grain GF oats, nuts, seeds, unsweetened coconut and dried currants. It contains good fats from coconuts and is lightly sweetened with maple syrup. So while this recipe is not completely sugar free, it is very low in refined sugars.
Serve granola on Greek yogurt or put it in a bowl like cereal and pour almond milk on top. I can’t wait for you to try it!
BTW it takes only a minute to make your own homemade almond milk or 2 ingredient hemp seed milk.
This granola is naturally gluten free, contains whole grains, is dairy free, and plant based.
For other great healthy snacks, check out these other recipes:
Pumpkin Loaf with Cream Cheese Centre
Blueberry Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookie
Flourless Raspberry Lemon Loaf
1 Bowl Zucchini Trail Mix Cookies
What do you need for this Really Good Granola recipe:
- 2 cups old fashioned oats (always use gluten free & organic if posssible)
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds *see notes for substitutions
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup dried currants *see notes for substitutions
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
How to Store this Really Good Granola
Store granola in a large mouth mason jar or glass container with a secure lid. Can be left on the counter for 5 days. After that, I would refrigerate. Do not freeze.
Really Good Granola
Equipment
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1 Large baking sheet
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1 Medium bowl
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1 wooden spoon
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measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 cups old fashioned oats use gluten free
- 3/4 cup slivered almonds *see notes for substitutions
- 3/4 cup unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup dried currants *see notes for substitutions
- 2 tbsp coconut oil melted
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp sea salt P
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 300 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, add all ingredients and stir with a wooden spoon.
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Transfer granola to the prepared baking sheet. Spread the mixture out evenly in a thin, even layer.
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Bake for 15 minutes. Rotate the pan and bake another 15 minutes. The edges of the pan should be golden brown.
Notes
Substitute chopped walnuts, almonds, or pecans for slivered almonds.
Substitute any small dried fruit for currants. Raisins, dried cranberries, dried apricot (if finely chopped) would work.
Please note that the nutritional information provided with this recipe is offered as a courtesy. It is intended as a general guideline and may vary depending on factors such as specific ingredient brands, variations in serving sizes, and individual cooking methods.
Nutrition
I’m a doctor of chiropractic, with a special interest in nutrition. I am passionate about healthy eating and using food to heal thyself. Food should be made in a kitchen not a factory. I believe in eating whole foods, keeping processed foods to a minimum. It is my goal to show you that eating healthy and cooking at home can be simple and very rewarding! All of my recipes are gluten-free. Some are ketogenic or paleo friendly.
