Best Nutty Fruit Free Granola Recipes

SIMPLY THE BEST NUT FREE GRANOLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by lining it with aluminum foil and spraying with cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, stir together oats and wheat germ.
• In a small saucepan, whisk together salt, brown sugar, honey, oil, cinnamon, and vanilla. Bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently. Once the honey mixture boils, remove from heat.
• Pour honey mixture over the oats and stir until the oats are completely coated. Add cranberries and coconut and stir to combine.
• Spread oat mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet. I like to use a wooden spoon to gently press together clumps of the oats to get those great crunchy clusters at the end!
• Bake for 15-20 minutes, stirring halfway through.
• Remove from the oven, press oats gently again with a wooden spoon to form those clusters, and allow to cool completely before storing granola in an air-tight container. The granola will continue to get crispier and crunchier as it cools.

NUTTY FRUIT FREE GRANOLA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275F/135°C.
• In a large bowl toss oatmeal, coconut, nuts, and sunflower seeds together.
• In a separate bowl whisk together oil, honey, cinnamon, and vanilla.
• Pour liquid mixture over oats and stir until everything is coated.
• Pour mixture into a large rimmed baking sheet. I also cover the baking sheet with baking paper but it's not necessary if you have a non-stick pan.
• Bake for approximately 20-25 minutes, stirring once or twice. Keep an eye on it so it doesn't burn.
• Let it cool completely. Blend in cornflakes if using.
• Store in an airtight container.