BEST Gluten Free Granola – 4 ingredients & EASY!
This gluten free granola is so easy to make with just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time. You’ll love the crunchy clusters, chewy oats, and adding in your favorite ingredients!
Gluten Free Granola
In my family, granola is not just a recipe or a healthy snack, it’s a movement. 😉
If we had any more discussions about granola, we might be invited to join the Granola League. Alright, there isn’t any such thing, but if there were, we’d be Top Level members.
The thing is, we love granola with big chunks, granola that’s low in calories and made with brown rice crisps (secret ingredient alert!!), and granola… that’s delightfully gluten free.
As luck would have it, we already have & LOVE this chunky granola, low calorie granola, and, most of all, this simple and easy gluten free granola.
But why is this gluten free granola so great? Well, I’m glad you (kinda) asked! This granola recipe is made with just 4 ingredients, prepared in only 5 minutes, and tastes delicious, with just the right amount of crispy clusters and chewy oats.
Best of all? This gluten free granola is super easy to customize and even easier to make! Just ask my fam. Ready to try it? Let’s make this!
Gluten Free Granola Ingredients
- Nuts – use any kind of nuts you’d like. My go-to is a mixture of pecans, almonds and walnuts.
- Oats – make sure to use gluten free rolled oats to keep this recipe gluten free.
- Almond Flour – finely ground, blanched almond flour works best.
- Pure Maple Syrup – side note: readers have used brown rice syrup, honey and more with success.
How to Make Gluten Free Granola
Today, I’m going to show you how to make gluten free granola in just a few easy steps. You’ll be shocked at how quickly it’ll be ready to go into the oven! Be sure to watch the video to see how it’s made, if you’re more of a video learner. 😉
Before you start preparing your ingredients, make sure to preheat the oven first. Set the oven to 325°F, then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
First, add all gluten free granola ingredients to a large mixing bowl. This includes: nuts, oats, almond flour, and maple syrup.
If you’d like, you can add ground cinnamon and salt. You can skip these two if you prefer the easier, 4 ingredient gluten free granola recipe.
The maple syrup is the true star of this gluten free granola recipe—it’s what holds all the ingredients together.
Second, grab a rubber spatula to stir and fold all the ingredients together. The maple syrup will create a sweet coating that helps to stick the granola ingredients together.
You’ll know that your gluten free granola mixture is ready when the maple syrup is well dispersed, and clusters form.
Third, pour this granola mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Make sure to spread it out into one even layer.
Then, use your spatula to nudge little pockets of empty space between the clusters—this will allow hot air to flow through during baking to create crispy, crunchy granola!
Fourth, bake the granola, then flip it, then bake it some more.
Lastly, cool, then enjoy the best ever gluten free granola recipe! Then, pat yourself on the back for making something–it never gets old, ya know? 🙂
That’s it! All you need are a few steps, some chill-time while the granola bakes and your favorite add-ins.
Is Granola Gluten Free?
You might be thinking to yourself, “Is all granola gluten free?” Or, “But, like, is granola gluten free, like at all?”
I’ve got the answers you’re looking for. Not all granola is gluten free. If you’re not sure, look for a gluten free certification on the label.
If you’re especially sensitive to gluten, make sure the company that’s making the granola takes measures to ensure a lack of cross-contamination with gluten.
For today’s gluten free granola recipe, you can rest assure that it’s gluten free—like the namesake implies. 😉
We’ll be using certified gluten free oats, so if you’re sensitive to oats even if they’re certified GF, try my paleo granola recipe, which is oat-free.
Gluten Free Granola: 5 Mins of Prep!
This gluten free granola recipe is my absolute favorite because it’s so easy to make! Prep time will take just minutes—5 to be exact (or less if you’re faster than me in the kitchen). You’ll be sliding that baking sheet full of vegan granola into the oven before you even know it. But for the days you don’t feel like baking, try my 3 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Granola Bars.
Simple & easy gluten free granola that’s made with just 4 ingredients and only 5 minutes of prep time. Crunchy clusters, healthy vegan ingredients and satisfying taste—yum!
I hope you love this gluten free granola as much as my family and I do. If not, my momma’s coming after you! J/k!! She’ll just eat your granola—she’s sassy like that. 😉 Be sure to comment if you make this recipe—I love hearing from you! Truly, I’m so grateful that you’re here, sharing in these joyful kitchen adventures with me and your loved ones. ‘Til the next one…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
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Favorite Gluten Free Recipes
- The BEST Gluten Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Bars
- Peanut Butter Dip – amazing topped with granola!
- Vegan Gluten Free Chocolate Cake
- Gluten Free Banana Oat Muffins
- Btw, learn how to toast slivered almonds and fold them into this recipe for a delicious treat!
4 Ingredient Gluten Free Granola (Vegan)
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: about 16 ¼-cup servings (approx. 4 cups) 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
Gluten Free Granola: this 4 ingredient vegan granola recipe is prep’d in 5 minutes. The best GF granola: crunchy clusters, healthy ingredients & great flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups nuts, roughly chopped (almonds, pecans, walnuts, etc.)
- 1 cup gluten free rolled oats
- ½ cup finely ground, blanched almond flour*
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (optional)
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Set aside for later.
- Add all ingredients to a large bowl. Using a rubber spatula, fold until clusters form and mixture is well mixed.
- Pour onto the prepared baking sheet. Using the spatula, gently nudge granola into an even layer. Separate granola into small piles to create clusters. Make space between clusters to allow for air to flow through and crisp up the granola.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Using a heatproof spatula, gently flip granola, making sure to keep clusters intact. Bake for an additional 5-15 minutes, until edges are a deep golden brown and granola is just slightly soft. Mine took a total of 30 minutes. Granola will crisp up while cooling.
- Place baking sheet on a cooling rack. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes, or until completely cooled. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Gluten Free Granola & Vegan Granola Recipes
Notes
Where to Buy Ingredients: Gluten Free Rolled Oats | Blanched Almond Flour | Nuts: Almonds, Pecans, Walnuts | Pure Maple Syrup
*You may substitute this with unblanched almond meal.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 months at room temperature, keep out of direct sunlight.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Breakfast, Snack
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
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Homemade granola is the best. You can make it just the way you like it. I would love some of this topping my yogurt.
There’s really nothing like a totally customizable homemade treat. Love it as a yogurt topping too!
We love homemade granola and this one is so easy to make! Plus, you only need a few ingredients!
Exactly! It’s so quick to put together. Glad you all enjoy it Julia!
You can’t beat homemade granola and this looks like a great gluten free version.
Oh yes, this granola definitely can’t be beat! 🙂
This is the best granola EVER! I use macadamia nuts and pecans. This is so much better than other more complicated recipes I’ve tried. THANK YOU!
Say whaaaa?!? Thanks so much, Ashley! 🙂 Who said simple can’t be awesome?! 😀 Enjoy!
Lovely! Used this as topping for a summer fruit crumble. Worked perfectly!
Thanks from the Netherlands 😉
Ooh I’ll bet it was delicious! 😋 So
Happy you enjoyed it Esther!
Can I use gluten free flour? I do not have any almond flour on hand.
Hmm, I’m not sure since I haven’t tried it. If you do, just make sure to reduce the amount by half, then add in a tablespoon or more and stir & fold until clusters form. Hope this helps! 🙂
Came across this granola recipe a few months ago. The first week we were home on quarantine I made it and served it on a Sunday morning as our family participated in online church services. It was a hit and it has become our weekly Sunday morning tradition. We refer to it as our quarantine geanola, although it will be a recipe that definitely outlast our stay at home orders! 😁 Thanks for this wonderful recipe – it has been a bright spot for us during these crazy times!
Hi Lara, I seriously loved hearing your personal experience with my… dare I say it… quarantine granola recipe! 😉 Now that’s how Erik and I will heretofore be referring to it. I love that this granola has become a weekly tradition for you and your loved ones. Here’s to more and more bright spots in the world, until there isn’t any darkness left. Stay safe, sending you big hugs!!
So simple and yummy!
Thanks so much, Katash! Enjoy. 🙂
Oh we have… multiple times in the past two weeks. 🙂
This granola recipe is delicious.
I doubled the recipe and added 1 tsp. Allspice, 1 tsp. Nutmeg, and I increased the cinnamon to 11/2 tbsp.
You can also throw in u sweetened coconut, low sugar
cran raisins, or Dairy free “ enjoy life “ dark chocolate chips once the granola is baked and cooled.
Thank you for a great recipe. I would highly recommend.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed the recipe so much! And I love the add-ins you used! .
My husband and I love this recipe! It has become a staple in our home 🙂 It’s a wonderful way to get sweet and salty and crunchy cravings taken care of in a healthy way 😉
Thank you for this delicious recipe that meets all of my food allergy needs 🙂
Yay! That’s so wonderful to hear Kelly! ☺️ I’m beyond happy that you and your hubs enjoy the recipe so much!
Hi there what’s the calorie content of the granola recipe?
Thanks
Phil …
Hi Phil, I’ve just added the nutrition info to the recipe. 🙂 You’ll see it at the bottom of the recipe card. Enjoy! …
Amazing granola!! Passed along to my whole family! Anything I can use to substitute oats? Can’t use grains for an upcoming event. Thank you
Awesome recipe! It’s so hard to find granola without oil. Nothing on the shelf ever works so end up making our own like this!
Oh I know! Hope you enjoy it James!
Thank you. This is delicious.
You’re so welcome Kathie!
So simple and delicious.
Exactly! .
This is by far my favorite recipe of any I’ve ever tried! BUT, I ran out of maple syrup at the same time I ran out of my granola! Can I use raw honey as a substitute? (I’m ok with it not being vegan.)
So glad to hear it Sydney! Hm, I haven’t tried it with raw honey. Let me know how it goes!
Hello what is the serving size?
Hi Malaysha! The serving size is 1/4 cup. Enjoy! 🙂
Love your recipes! I had to go on an elmination diet and I use several of your recipes all the time. They not only work with my diet, but they taste amazing! Thank you for creating these!
Woohoo!! Thanks so much, Anne. 🙂 Your words mean so much to me. Truly. I’m so happy that you’re enjoying everything!
Is there nutritional information available for this recipe?
Would love to know the nutritional I fo ad well!
I love granola too. Is there a sub for the almond flour? I don’t usually have it on hand..can I sub in oat flour instead?
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. love your recipes Demeter!
Hi Xena! I haven’t tried it with oat flour before, so I’m not sure. If you have cashew meal that should work fine. Let me know how it turns out! 🙂
I used hazelnut meal for this recipe and it turned out great! I just ground them myself using a small food processor.
Wow how fun! So glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe!
Mine tastes good but didn’t cluster… I followed the recipe. Any suggestions? Thanks!
Hi Kristen! Did you make the piles with air pockets in between? Also, did you give them enough time to bake & firm before flipping? Other than that, if you’re looking for nice, BIG clusters, try my Homemade Paleo Granola here: https://beamingbaker.com/homemade-chunky-paleo-granola-clusters-grain-free-vegan-gluten-free/
I made this last night to accompany my vegan parfait this morning. It was very delicious and I will be making this again! Great job on this timeless recipe .
That’s so wonderful to hear Kathi! ☺️ I know, I love putting this granola in parfaits too. So happy you enjoyed it!