Nut Free Granola Recipe (Gluten Free + Seed Free)

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This Nut Free Granola Recipe is perfectly simple and delicious! It’s incredibly easy to prepare in ONE BOWL and makes the perfect clusters, which is essential for any good granola. Sweetened with maple syrup or honey, this granola is free from any refined sugar. And simply flavored with vanilla, dried cranberries and shredded coconut for a mellow combination of pure heaven! This granola is perfect for breakfast, lunch and on-the-go snacking. Also, you can definitely customize this recipe by adding some nuts, seeds, dried fruit or chocolate chips. With the endless possibilities granola has to offer, I wanted to create a recipe that most everyone can enjoy. I hope you love this nut free granola recipe as much as my family and I do!

Nut Free Granola

This simple granola recipe is nut free, seed free, gluten free, vegan, dairy free and refined sugar free.

Want More Recipes with Oats?

If you’d like to see more recipes with oats, you can check out the breakfast and dessert categories of my menu! Also, feel free to check out my Lemon Blueberry Oatmeal Bars (Vegan + Gluten Free). As well as The Best Granola Clusters (Vegan + Gluten Free) and my Healthy Oatmeal Recipe with Easy Candied Walnuts (Vegan + Gluten Free).

Healthy Granola Recipe

This healthy granola recipe is so simple and versatile! You can use granola in a variety of ways, so I love to keep it stocked in the pantry for whenever I need it. Granola is perfect for an easy, healthy breakfast and there are so many different options! You can add some coconut milk and fruit, enjoy with yogurt, top a smoothie bowl or eat it straight from the container. It’s also a perfect snack to take on-the-go or enjoy at home whenever you need a quick bite.

So, hopefully I’ve convinced you now, granola is a must and perfect for meal prepping. This granola is simple and delicious so, I’m sure it will become one of your new go-to recipes and will be on repeat along with your other favorites!

Granola Ingredients:

Rolled oats: I used old fashioned rolled oats in this recipe and I always choose organic oats when available. Make sure to get certified gluten-free rolled oats to keep this granola gluten-free. I would not suggest using any other kind of oats in this recipe.

Dried cranberries: I found some dried cranberries at my local health food store that are sweetened with apple juice in order to keep this recipe refined sugar-free. You can substitute raisins or another dried fruit if you prefer.

Shredded coconut: I love the flavor this coconut brings to the granola when it gets lightly toasted while baking. If you like, you can leave this ingredient out completely.

Sea salt: This ingredient brings out the other flavors in this recipe. Of course, you can adjust the amount of sea salt to your preference or leave it out.

Maple syrup: This is the unrefined sweetener in this granola and it makes the perfect sticky binder for great clusters. You can substitute honey in place of maple syrup for a non-vegan option.

Coconut oil: Melt your coconut oil and allow it to sit at room temperature to cool. If you add the coconut oil when it’s hot, it can solidify and get chucky when added with the other ingredients. You can substitute avocado oil if you want another option.

Vanilla extract: Adding just a touch of vanilla extract can bring so much amazing flavor that isn’t overpowering. But, if you don’t like vanilla, you can leave it out.

Nut Free Granola Recipe Instructions:

To a large mixing bowl add rolled oats, dried cranberries, shredded coconut and sea salt. Stir to combine ingredients well.
Add in maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract.
Stir to mix everything well.
Transfer granola to a baking sheet lined with unbleached parchment paper and use the back of a spoon to press into an even layer. Bake at 300 degrees Fahrenheit for 18-23 minutes or until the edges have turned slightly golden brown. After baking, let granola cool completely before stirring in order to get good clusters. Once completely cooled, break granola into pieces and transfer to an airtight container.