July 20, 2023

EASY NUT-FREE GRANOLA

Name: Easy Nut-free Granola
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 Cups old fashioned rolled oats; ½ Cup pumpkin seeds (sprouted (optional)); 2 Tablespoons flaxseed meal; 1 Tablespoons hemp seed hearts ((optional)); 1 tsp cinnamon; ½ tsp allspice; ¼ Cup maple syrup; ¼ Cup applesauce; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 tsp coconut oil (melted)

This easy nut-free granola recipe makes a perfect topping for a yogurt parfait, or on it’s own as a snack.

Granola is delicious at breakfast or as a healthy afternoon snack.

Most store-bought granolas have questionable ingredients and excessive amounts of added sugar and fats. It’s actually very easy to make your own granola and include only ingredients that are safe for your allergies and healthier in general! Thanks to my friend Olivia for the granola idea!

This recipe makes a batch of nut-free granola easily in one bowl. Your home will smell amazing!

As written, this granola contains pumpkin seeds and hemp seeds for added protein, but feel free to leave them out if you choose.

You can also optionally add some dried fruit, such as dried blueberries, to your cooled granola mix or when you’re about to dig in.

Nut-free, peanut-free, dairy free, soy free.

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WHAT IS GRANOLA?

Granola is a sweet crunchy mix of ingredients that is typically eaten as cold cereal or used to top yogurt.

SAFE HOMEMADE NUT-FREE GRANOLA

is easy to make in just a few minutes
contains only the ingredients you want
is full of protein that is safe for your food allergies
contains whole grains
healthier than store bought

WHAT IS GRANOLA MADE OF?

Typically granola is a mix of oats, nuts, seeds, and sweetener. However, we will be making our granola nut-free. Feel free to leave out the seeds if you wish.

Some granolas may also have dried fruit or chocolate as well.

WHAT TO EAT WITH GRANOLA

The simplest way to eat granola is just like any cold cereal. Fill a bowl with homemade nut-free granola and top with any type of milk. Dig in!

Crunchy granola can also be used as a topping for:

yogurt parfait
chia pudding
acai bowls
smoothie bowls
oatmeal
cottage cheese
fresh fruit

IS NUT-FREE GRANOLA HEALTHY?

It depends. Homemade granolas can be made healthy if you make it with whole grains and little to no sugar and fat.

Many store bought granolas contain a lot of added sugar and fats (oils). It’s important to choose wisely and examine the ingredients and nutrition facts.

WHICH GRANOLA BARS ARE HEALTHY?

When we think about granola, we often look for portable granola bars as they are convenient when you’re on the go.

Pre-packaged granola bars often contain added sugar and fats (oils). Put on your detective hat and examine the ingredients and nutrition facts.

If you have nut allergies or other food allergies, make sure to look at facility information to determine what will work for your family.

Here’s a list of Nut-free Granola Bar Brands to get you started.

HOW TO MAKE NUT-FREE GRANOLA

This nut-free granola recipe can be made simply in one bowl.

In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly.

Evenly spread mixture on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Press down to flatten.

Bake for 25 minutes or until lightly toasted.

Let cool.

Break into pieces and enjoy!

Feel free to add some dried fruit, such as dried blueberries, to your cooled granola mix.

ALLERGEN FRIENDLY GLUTEN FREE GRANOLA

If you are sensitive to gluten, you may want to use oats that are from a certified gluten free facility.