Gluten-free granola is a healthy and delicious breakfast or snack option. Packed with nutritious ingredients like nuts, seeds, and dried fruit, this granola is not only delicious but also perfect for anyone with a gluten sensitivity or celiac disease. Plus, it’s easy to customize to your tastes by adding your favorite ingredients. Whip up a batch and enjoy it with yogurt, milk, or just on its own for a tasty and satisfying snack.
Our healthy gluten free granola is the perfect balance of sweet and salty. Not only is the flavor irresistible but kids love the crunch of all the ingredients with every bite. It will quickly become a top request!
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The days of reading label after label to find a flavorful granola that is celiac friendly without a ton of excess oil and sugar are over. This gluten free granola recipe is one that you will keep stocked in your pantry from here on out!
The nutrient dense ingredients, easy to follow instructions and simplicity of making in bulk are all the reasons you need to get started right away.
Best of all, you can use the ingredients listed or switch things up by using all the odds and ends in the cabinet.
We always know it is time for a batch of granola when we find half bags of chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips and dried fruit. It is one of the best ways to clean out the pantry while also creating a family favorite recipe.
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To get started, gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the written instructions or printable recipe card. Enjoy!
Table of Contents
Ingredients
- 4 cups certified gluten-free oats
- 1 cup pecans ✅
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds ✅
- 1 large egg white, whisked
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla ✅
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup craisins ✅
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips ✅
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place parchment paper on the baking pan, and set aside.
Combine the granola
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, nuts, and pumpkin seeds then pour the whisked egg white and stir well to combine.
Combine the other ingredients
In a small bowl, combine honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture onto the granola and mix well. place onto the parchment paper.
Bake
Bake for 15 minutes then stir. Continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes stirring halfway through.
Cool
Let cool, then break the granola apart and add the craisins and mini chocolate chips. Store in an air-tight container
Granola Ingredients
The options for add-ins are endless. Dried fruit, shredded coconut, chopped nuts, flax seeds, or chia seeds to name a few. We chose to add ground flaxseed and chia seeds because they blend in easily and don’t add much flavor – but do add a boost of nutrition.
Other ingredients to consider tossing into the mix include:
- Almond extract
- Dried apricots
- Figs
- Raisins
- Dried blueberries
- Cocoa powder
- Freeze dried strawberries
- Cinnamon
- Cashews
- Peanuts
- Orange zest
- Macadamia nuts
You can also turn this into a nut free granola recipe by omitting the pecans and replacing with another ingredient such as sunflower seeds.
Serving Suggestions
As mentioned, this gluten free granola recipe makes a delicious breakfast or snack option on its own or served with milk. It goes great with skim, 2%, whole or any dairy free milk such as coconut, oat, almond or soy. It can also be served accompanied with apple slices and nut butter at snack time or used as a parfait or ice cream topping for dessert.
For a heartier breakfast, pair granola with Greek yogurt and fresh berries such as raspberries, blackberries, strawberries or blueberries. The protein from the yogurt and fiber from the berries helps to create a balanced morning meal that will keep your family fueled until lunch.
Storing Gluten Free Granola Cereal
Room temperature: Homemade granola can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks in a covered container.
In the fridge: Store up to 1 month in a covered container.
In the freezer: Store up to 3 weeks in a covered container or a Ziploc bag.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not all granola brands are gluten-free. By looking for the certified gluten-free claim and reading the ingredient labels of each product, you can identify a safe choice. Making homemade is another way to control the ingredients that you are putting in granola to ensure you are picking celiac safe options.
You will bake for a total of 35 minutes by baking for 15 minutes, stirring then continuing to cook for another 20 minutes. You can continue to cook for additional time if you prefer an even crunchier granola. However, keep a close eye on the cereal and stir frequently to prevent burning.
Oats are naturally gluten-free; however, conventional oats can be contaminated during processing by gluten-containing grains. Certified gluten-free oats are a celiac-safe option that are processed with measures in place to prevent cross-contamination.
Lining the sheet pan with parchment paper is the first step as it will help the oats to clump together versus stick to the pan. The other secret to chunky granola is letting it cool completely before breaking into pieces.
Kids In The Kitchen
Cooking tips and suggestions for kids making this recipe.
- If you want the granola coated in chocolate, add the chocolate chips while the granola is still hot and mix. Otherwise, let the granola completely cool then toss in the mini chocolate chips.
- Spread the granola in a single layer on the parchment paper. Over packing the tray can result in soggy granola that won’t crisp.
- Use Old Fashioned (rolled oats) for homemade granola.
More Kid-Friendly Recipes
- Yogurt Parfait for kids
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- Blueberry Smoothie with Cottage Cheese
- Oatmeal Peanut Butter Balls
- How To Make Gluten Free Granola Bars
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten-free Granola
Ingredients
- 4 cups certified gluten-free oats
- 1 cup pecans ✅
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds ✅
- 1 large egg white, whisked
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla ✅
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup craisins ✅
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the pan. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Place parchment paper on the baking pan, and set aside.
- Combine the granola. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the oats, nuts, and pumpkin seeds then pour the whisked egg white and stir well to combine.4 cups certified gluten-free oats, 1 cup pecans, 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, 1 large egg white, whisked
- Combine the other ingredients. In a small bowl, combine honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Pour the mixture onto the granola and mix well. place onto the parchment paper.1/2 cup honey, 1/3 cup coconut oil, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 teaspoons vanilla, 1 teaspoon salt
- ⭐️Bake. Bake for 15 minutes then stir. Continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes stirring halfway through.
- Cool. Let cool, then break the granola apart and add the craisins and mini chocolate chips. Store in an air tight container.1/2 cup craisins, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Notes
Storing Gluten Free Granola Cereal
Room temperature: Homemade granola can be stored at room temperature for up to 2 weeks. In the fridge: Store up to 1 month in a covered container. In the freezer: Store up to 3 weeks in a covered container or a Ziploc bag. CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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Deborah @ Confessions of a mother runner says
Great idea for all of that left over cereal!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Deborah!
Liz @ I Heart Vegetables says
I loooove cereal and so does my husband! We always have a handful of boxes on hand. This is such a great recipe idea!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Liz! I hope you enjoy!
Abbey Sharp says
I always have so much cereal hanging out in my pantry, so this is a great way to make good use of it. Thanks for sharing!
Create Kids Club says
Your welcome, Abbey!
laurhp says
From one breakfast fan to another, great idea! My kids fight for the bottom of the cereal bag ๐
Create Kids Club says
Thanks, Lauren! I wish mine would fight over the bottom of the bag! ๐
Jessica Fishman Levinson says
This is genius Jodi! Perfect way to put those cereal ends to good use!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks so much, Jessica! I had to find a way to get over my irritation at all those boxes in my pantry that no one would eat! ๐
SuzLyfe says
I love this idea! My husband and I are cereal FIENDS but this takes it to a new level!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks! I love the feeling of clearing out that pantry!
Emily @SinfulNutrition says
Love your creativity! Much better than the pour them all in a bowl and call it breakfast I used to do. ๐
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Emily! I don’t think I am adventurous enough to dump them all in a bowl togehter!
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
This is such a smart way to use up those little bits of cereal that get left at the bottom of the bag. I probably have about 5 boxes on top of the fridge right now like that, lol.
Create Kids Club says
Even after just making this, I have enough to do it all over again. We eat a lot of cereal!
Carmy says
Love this combo! I never thought to throw in some cereal!
Create Kids Club says
It works like a charm! ๐
chocolaterunnergirl says
I love me a good breakfast! And cereal is so easy to eat!
Thanks for a great recipe ๐
Create Kids Club says
Quick and easy is my kinda breakfast! ๐
chocolaterunnergirl says
Ditto that!!!
jillconyers says
Love love how easy this is. And yummy too since you can make it specific to your favorites.
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Jill! It is so versatile and yummy too! ๐
Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says
this is so creative! love it!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks so much, Lindsay! ๐
Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen says
Such a great way to use all those odds and ends leftover in the cereal boxes. This looks SO good!
Aggie says
I love this so much. What a great idea!
Create Kids Club says
Thanks Aggie!!
Beth says
I loved finding a way to use all those nearly empty cereal boxes! Delicious!