What is the purpose of oil in granola?

Typically, the purpose of oil in granola is to add a fat that will coat the dry ingredients. As it cooks, the oil will toast granola and get it golden brown and crunchy. Once done cooking, the oil will cool and harden so you can break it up into delicious clusters.

Is this recipe gluten free?

Yes, technically oats are gluten free. If you want to be completely sure, use Bob’s Red Mill CERTIFIED Gluten Free Oats.

Can I make this granola nut-free as well?

Absolutely! Substitute the almonds with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds for a delicious nut free option. You could also mix in chia seeds, flax seeds, or hemp seeds, they're smaller in size but still powerhouses of nutrition.

Oil Free Granola: 5 Ingredients & Vegan

Oil Free Granola

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Oil free granola is the easiest 5 ingredient snack you can make. In just 30 minutes you can have this addictive, gluten free, vegan granola without oil.

Author: Nicole Radcliffe
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Yield: 10 Servings 1x
Category: Snack
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 1/3 cup rolled oats
1/4 cup chopped almonds
1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
5 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
In a medium sized mixing bowl, stir oats, chopped almonds, and shredded coconut together.
Combine maple syrup, vanilla, salt, and cinnamon is a small pot or microwave-safe bowl and melt together. If melting on the stove, do it over low heat just until syrup is hot. If melting in the microwave, do it 30 seconds at a time.
Pour the hot syrup over the dry ingredients and stir until everything is coated
Dump the granola out onto the parchment lined pan and use a spatula to lightly press is together
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until it turns a dark, golden brown color and smells toasted.
Let cool completely on the tray before breaking it into clusters.
Store in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to a month.

Notes

Use gluten free certified oats to make sure this granola is also gluten free
Chop your own almonds, or buy them from the grocery store
Make this with unsweetened coconut shreds to be refined sugar free
Once you start to smell the granola toasting in the oven keep an eye on it
The middle may not cooked, but don’t worry, it hardens as it cools
Don’t break the granola into clusters until it’s fully cooled for best results
Store in an airtight container for up to 1 month

Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/oil-free-granola/