Gluten Free and Nut Free Granola

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350F degrees.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine all ingredients in order listed. Stir well to distribute oil and honey throughout the oats.

Step 3

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Spread granola mixture evenly across the baking sheet.

Step 4

Bake in oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and stir granola. Spread granola evenly across pan again and return to oven to bake for another 10 minutes.

Step 5

Remove granola from oven and place baking sheet on a cooling rack. Allow to cool completely (about 15 minutes). It will crisp up as it cools.

Step 6

Break apart granola into bite size pieces and store in an air tight container.

Step 7

Serve as breakfast in a bowl with your favorite milk, or non dairy milk. Also makes a perfect topping over your favorite yogurt. Or pack it in a lunch for the perfect treat or snack.

Step 8

Dried fruit of choice, golden raisins in place of regular raisins, 1/4 cup hemp hearts, 3 tbsp chia seeds, 2 tbsp flax meal and chocolate pieces ( but add chocolate only after granola is baked a cooled). Swap out cinnamon for 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice.  Substitute maple syrup for honey.