Homemade Nut-Free Granola Recipe: The Best Crunchy Breakfast Boost
A delicious and healthy homemade nut-free granola recipe perfect for breakfast or snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, coconut, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, salt, and cinnamon.
- In a small saucepan, heat the honey (or maple syrup) and vanilla extract until warm.
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is coated.
- Spread the mixture evenly on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely.
- Once cooled, break into clusters and store in an airtight container.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add dried fruits such as cranberries or raisins after baking.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of honey or syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: homemade granola, nut-free granola, healthy breakfast