Yes, Granola. The perfect breakfast, yogurt topper, snack and dessert. Not only is it gluten-free and good for you, but it is quick and easy to make.Most store bought granola is not very healthy as it is usually full of sugar, preservatives and other unhealthy additives. If you are looking for sweetness without all the extras than this is your recipe. Features using Vitality oils and Organic Dried Wolfberries from Young Living.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: gluten-free, vegan, vitality oils, young living
Servings: 6cups
Equipment
17.25 x 11.5 sheet pan
parchment paper
spatula
large bowl
spatula
small glass bowl
Ingredients
Dry ingredients
2cupsGluten-Free Oats (not instant)
½cupPumpkin Seeds
1/4 cupSunflower Seeds
½cupWalnuts
½cupUnsweetened Coconut Flakes
½cupAlmond Slices
⅓cup Organic Dried Wolfberries or Cranberries
⅓cup Cacao Nibs or Dark Chocolate ChipsVegan use Cacao Nibs
Pre-heat oven to 325°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper or use a silicon mat.
Mix together the gluten-free oats, seeds, nuts and coconut flakes in a large bowl and set aside.
In a medium glass bowl, whisk together maple syrup, agave(honey), brown sugar, melted coconut oil and the vitality oils.
Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir until everything is well coated. Sprinkle with kosher salt and stir.
Pour over parchment lined baking sheet and press into a even layer using a flat spatula.
Bake for 30 minutes. Stir it half way through so that it cooks evenly. It is cooked when it looks toasted and the oats are crisp not damp.
Sprinkle to Cacao Nibs and dried Wolfberries or cranberries over the top and gently stir.
Let it cool completely on baking sheet, break up the granola and store in air tight container for up to two weeks. For extra crispy granola store in the refrigerator.
Notes
Note: Vitality oils usually can be substituted with spices in 1 drop = 1 tsp. However, due to the dry form of the spices a lower amount is used. See substitution next to each spice.