Nut Free Granola Recipe
This nut-free granola is so easy to make! It includes maple syrup, oats, fruit, and seeds, so it's flavorful (and vegan!). Enjoy it on yogurt or as cereal.
Servings: 10
Calories: 331kcal
Cost: £0.32
Ingredients
- 300 g oats (£0.90/3)=(£0.30)
- 75 g sunflower seeds (£0.80/2)=(£0.40)
- 100 g dried fruit mix (£1.25/2)=£0.62)
- 50 g dark chocolate chips (£0.69)
- 75 g dried cranberries (£0.65)
Cupboard Essentials
- 4 tbsp maple syrup (£2.15/4)=(£0.54)
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp of cinnamon
Instructions
I don’t like my granola too sweet, so I used 4 tbsp maple syrup over 10 portions. If you like it sweeter, you can add more maple syrup – just be careful it doesn’t burn in the oven, maybe reduce the heat for the last 5 mins slightly.
Preheat oven to 356°F (180°C)
- Add the oats and sunflower seeds to a baking tray. Mix in the vegetable oil, maple syrup and cinnamon while spreading the oat mix around the tray to evenly distribute. Add a generous pinch of salt to make the flavours sing.
- Place in the oven for 10 minutes, before stirring and ensuring the browning of oats is even. Gently press down the stirred granola with the back of a spoon so that it sticks together
- Pop back in the oven for a further 5 to 10 minutes while checking to see the oat mix is browning slightly throughout.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool for 30 minutes before adding the dried fruit mix, cranberries and chocolate chips.
Notes
- For a drier, crispier nut-free granola, bake it longer but monitor closely to prevent burning due to the maple syrup.
- Distribute the granola evenly on the tray to ensure even cooking.
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking to counteract oven hot spots and achieve even crispiness.
Nutrition
Calories: 331kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g