How do I sweeten grain-free granola without refined sugars?

Enjoy a guilt-free breakfast with our recipe for grain-free granola sweetened with natural alternatives like honey or maple syrup. Healthy and delicious!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I sweeten Grain-Free Granola without refined sugars. Items include: nuts unsweetened coconut flakes seeds nut butter honey or maple syrup coconut oil vanilla extract salt

nuts 2 cups
unsweetened coconut flakes 1 cup
seeds 1/2 cup
nut butter 1/2 cup
honey or maple syrup 1/4 cup
coconut oil 1/4 cup (melted)
vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
salt a pinch

Take note
Please be aware that although this granola is sweetened with natural alternatives, they still contain sugars and should be enjoyed in moderation. Also, make sure to check if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions related to the ingredients used in this recipe.

1

Gather your ingredients

First things first, let's gather all the necessary ingredients. You'll need 2 cups of nuts (such as almonds, cashews, or walnuts), 1 cup of unsweetened coconut flakes, 1/2 cup of seeds (such as pumpkin or sunflower), 1/2 cup of nut butter (like almond or cashew butter), 1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup (your sweetener of choice), 1/4 cup of coconut oil (melted), 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.

2

Preheat and prepare

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This will prevent the granola from sticking and make cleanup a breeze. Trust us, you'll thank us later!

3

Mix, mix, mix!

In a large bowl, toss together the nuts, coconut flakes, seeds, nut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt. Make sure everything is evenly coated and mixed well. Get those muscles working!

4

Spread and bake

Spread the mixture evenly onto the lined baking sheet. You want it to be in a thin, even layer for optimal crunchiness. Pop it in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn!

5

Cool and store

Once the granola is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on the baking sheet. This will allow it to crisp up even more. Once cool, break it into delicious clusters and transfer it to an airtight container. It should stay fresh for up to two weeks (if it lasts that long!)