Sunday, September 30, 2012

Gluten-free Granola

Today I made granola for the first time in my life. I was a little unsure about half-way through so I called my mother-in-law and she set me on the right path. I wasn't sure how long I should cook it and what it should look like - but it turned out very well in the end. .
Let me know if you try to make this... I am going to try different variations over the next few months.

Mix together:
4 cups gluten-free large flake oats (not steel cut)
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (omit if you don''t like coconut)
1/2 cup hemp seed (raw and hulled if you can find it)
1 cup sunflower seeds (raw and unsalted)
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/2 cup brown sesame seeds (or white if you can't find brown)

In a separate microwavable container combine:
2/3 cup liquid honey
1/4 cup canola oil

Heat it up for about 45 seconds or until it will combine.

Pour it over the dry "oats" mixture and mix thoroughly.
Spread on two rimmed baking sheets.
Put in the oven at 300-325 degrees F.
Stir every 10 minutes for 40 minutes. Watch it carefully so that it does not burn.

You could add your own dried fruit if you like.

Let it cool and then store it in a lidded container.

Enjoy!
Gluten-free all the time.