How do I make grain-free granola in the oven?

Ready for a delightful aroma? Bake your own grain-free granola in the oven! Follow our step-by-step instructions for a perfectly golden and fragrant result.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Grain-Free Granola in the oven. Items include: Mixed Nuts Unsweetened Coconut Flakes Pumpkin Seeds Sesame Seeds Flaxseeds Chia Seeds Coconut Oil Maple Syrup Vanilla Extract

Mixed Nuts 2 cups (225g)
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes 1 cup (100g)
Pumpkin Seeds 1/2 cup (60g)
Sesame Seeds 1/4 cup (25g)
Flaxseeds 1/4 cup (30g)
Chia Seeds 1/4 cup (30g)
Coconut Oil 1/2 cup (120ml)
Maple Syrup 1/2 cup (120ml)
Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon

Take note
Be careful not to burn yourself while working with hot ingredients, and resist the temptation to eat all the granola straight from the oven!

1

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2

Prepare the dry ingredients

In a large bowl, combine 2 cups (225g) of mixed nuts, 1 cup (100g) of unsweetened coconut flakes, 1/2 cup (60g) of pumpkin seeds, 1/4 cup (25g) of sesame seeds, 1/4 cup (30g) of flaxseeds, and 1/4 cup (30g) of chia seeds. Mix well.

3

Mix in the wet ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup (120ml) of melted coconut oil, 1/2 cup (120ml) of maple syrup, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Pour the wet ingredients over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is well coated.

4

Spread the mixture on the baking sheet

Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet and spread it out in an even layer.

5

Bake until golden brown and fragrant

Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the granola is golden brown and fragrant. Make sure to stir the mixture every 10 minutes to ensure even baking.

6

Cool and store

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the granola to cool completely. Once cooled, transfer the granola to an airtight container for storage.