No Oil Granola
A delicious maple-nut granola recipe with light and crispy clusters
Ingredients
- 6 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1/2 cup almond flour can sub pecan meal or ground walnuts
- 1/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 4 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup nuts of choice, chopped pecans, almonds, and walnuts are my favorites
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups maple syrup Adds sweetness, crispiness, and wonderful maple flavor
- 1/2 cup almond butter or peanut butter
- 2 tbsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 185F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together rolled oats, quick oats, almond flour, whole wheat flour, rice krispies, nuts, shredded coconut, and salt. Add in maple syrup, nut butter, and vanilla. Use a spoon, stand mixer, or your hands to thoroughly combine.
- When thoroughly mixed, transfer to a parchment or baking sheet lined cookie sheet (may need 2 cookie sheets depending on size.)
- Stir granola after 2-3 hours to prevent burning.
- Bake 4-5 hours, or until almost entirely dry and crispy.
- Allow to cool on countertop. When cool, transfer to an airtight container. Store for several weeks.