You might be thinking to yourself, how can granola not be celiac safe? While oats are naturally gluten free, conventional oats are a high risk for cross contamination. This means that someone with celiac disease should be especially aware that any oat-products consumed are made with gluten free oats. This granola recipe is incredibly easy to make and is a wonderful activity for kiddos to get involved in the kitchen! Flavor with your favorite nuts, seeds, and dried fruit!
Celiac Tip: Make Sure Your Oats are Gluten Free!
Oats are naturally gluten free, but are at a high risk for cross contamination! Why? In the United States oats are often grown next to, transported with, and processed with other gluten containing grains (wheat, barley, rye). A study conducted in Canada tested 133 oat-containing products and found that 88% of those products contained gluten levels higher than the accepted level over 20 parts per million (ppm).[1]
How To Choose Oats or Oat-Containing Products:
- A “Certified Gluten Free” label on the packaging means that the product has been tested by GFCO for <10 ppm
- If the product isn’t certified gluten free, check the ingredient label for “gluten free oats” in the ingredients list.
Recommended Brands (Rolled Oats)
- Augason Farms
- Bob’s Red Mill (Be sure to select their gluten free variety)
- GF Harvest
- One Degree
- Thrive Market
The Best Gluten Free Granola
Equipment
- Liquid measuring cups
- Dry Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment paper or Silpat
- 1.5 Quart Mixing Bowl
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 cup nuts (pistachios, walnuts, pecans, almonds, cashew, hazelnut, macadamia)
- ⅔ cup shelled seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, flax, hemp)
- ½ cup pure maple syrup (sub brown sugar)
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup chopped dried fruit (apricots, dates, figs, raisins)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a Silpat.
Prep
- In a large bowl, add oats, nuts, seeds, salt, and cinnamon. Do not add dried fruit prior to baking!
- In a glass measuring cup, measure the maple syrup and olive oil. Carefully pour liquid mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the oats are evenly coated.
Bake
- Spread the oat mixture onto the lined baking sheet in an even layer.
- Bake for 40 minutes, stirring every 20 minutes with a spatula, until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let granola cool.
Serve
- Transfer granola to a large bowl, add dried fruit, and stir to combine. Serve with plain yogurt and fresh fruit, if desired.
Store
- Granola can be stored in an airtight container on the counter for up to 2 weeks and in the freezer for up to 6 months.
Additional Resources
- Healthline: Are Oats and Oatmeal Gluten Free?