Make Ahead Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

Gluten Free Granola: A Healthy Breakfast!

Author: Mama Z

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 2 hours

Total time: 2 hours 10 mins

Serves: 9 cups

Ingredients

7 cups organic quick or rolled oats
½ cup raw organic coconut oilor grass-fed butter
½ cup raw organic honey
½ cup Grade A Dark Amber maple syrup
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pink Himalayan salt or sea salt
1 tablespoon organic pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons organic chia seeds (optional)
1 cup organic unsweetened coconut flakes (optional)
1 cup raw pecans or raw almonds, chopped (optional)
1 cup sugar-free organic dried fruit, chopped*
1 cup vegan, dairy-free, stevia-sweetened chocolate chips (optional)**

Supplies

Large bowl
2-3 large baking sheets or cookie sheets
Air-tight containers for storage

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 225°F.
Combine the oats, coconut oil, honey, maple syrup, sea salt, vanilla, and chia seeds (if using) in a large bowl.
Distribute the mixture evenly onto 2-3 large baking dishes or cookie sheets.
Bake for 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to ensure the granola crisps evenly.
If using coconut flakes or nuts: Take the granola out of the oven just before done. Add the coconut flakes and pecans. Bake for 5 more minutes or until lightly golden.
If adding fruit or chocolate: Let the granola cool completely before adding any extras.
Store in an air-tight container for 2-3 weeks. Enjoy!

Notes

* You can also use fresh cherries. Just cut them in half and place them in the tray before baking the granola.
** We love using Lily’s Dark Chocolate Baking Chips that are stevia-sweetened. You can also use Hu Chocolate Baking Gems.

Recipe by Natural Living Family | A Bible Health Ministry at https://naturallivingfamily.com/healthy-recipes/breakfasts/healthy-homemade-granola/