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Healthy Homemade Granola

Healthy Homemade Granola with Crunchy Clusters to Savor

Discover a delicious, gluten-free healthy homemade granola recipe with big crunchy clusters perfect for clean eating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 34 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 54 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Granola Base
  • 3 cups gluten-free oats
  • 1 cup rice cereal can substitute with regular crisp rice cereal
  • 3 large egg whites can substitute with flax ‘eggs’ for vegan option
For Sweetness and Flavor
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey/agave syrup
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon Saigon cinnamon recommended for bold flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat or parchment paper.
  2. Whisk the egg whites in a large mixing bowl until bubbly, then mix in the maple syrup and cinnamon.
  3. Fold in the oats and rice cereal gently until coated.
  4. Spread the mixture evenly on the baking sheet and press down slightly for compact clusters.
  5. Bake for 20 minutes, stir gently, then return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
  6. Continue baking for 4-8 minutes until reaching desired crunchiness.
  7. Cool completely on the baking sheet before breaking apart large clusters.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 10mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store granola in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for longer storage.

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