Nut-Free Granola

This easy method is a great way to make Nut-Free Granola to share with the kids that's nutritious and easy to chew. It's great with yogurt, with milk, or as a topping for oatmeal.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings (Makes about 2 quarts)

Calories 263kcal

Author Amy Palanjian

Equipment

Ingredients

4 cups rolled oats
1½ cups small seeds (such as chia seeds, ground flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, and/or sesame seeds)
½ cup honey (or maple syrup)
½ cup canola oil (or coconut or avocado oil)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
Warm the honey and the oil in a glass measuring cup or bowl until easily pourable, about 15-30 seconds in the microwave. Add to a medium bowl with the rest of the ingredients and stir well to combine.
Spread mixture onto a rimmed baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes and removing the pan as soon as the granola starts to brown deeply.
Let cool and serve or store.

Notes

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for up to 1 month or in freezer bags in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Use a mix of small seeds to ensure the granola doesn't include choking hazards for toddlers. You can also use all one type of seed if you prefer.
Use gluten-free oats as needed to make this gluten-free
Use honey (over age 1 only) or maple syrup as the sweetener.
Let cool fully before storing.

Nutrition