Easy Toasted Gluten-Free Granola Recipe (With Coconut and Chia)

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Meet your new breakfast staple: a crispy, crunchy, golden gluten-free granola that is naturally sweetened (no refined sugars!!) and completely addictive. Serviously, my kids can't stop eating it. It's great in a smoothie bowl, with yogurt and berries, or by the handful (my kids favorite!)

Made with a nourishing base of gluten-free rolled oats, chia seeds, and toasted almonds, this recipe takes just 10 minutes to prep. Keep reading for my foolproof trick to getting those big, satisfying granola clusters without any refined sugar

Quick Reminder for those who are following Gluten-Free Diets: While oats themself are completely gluten-free, always check the packaging for a "Certified Gluten-Free" label. Oats are sometimes processed or packaged in facilities that also handle wheat, which can lead to accidental cross-contamination. This label guarantees the grain was kept free of contact with other gluten-containing grains.

How to Make this Crunchy Granola

Preheat and prep: Oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper so your delicious crunchy granola doesn't stick. Gather your oats, almonds, coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon, salt, coconut oil, vanilla, and maple syrup.

Whisk together the dry ingredients in a medium bowl: oats, almonds, coconut, chia seeds, cinnamon and salt.

Add vanilla and maple syrup to a small bowl. Melt the coconut oil in the microwave (I find 30 seconds is the perfect time), then add to your wet ingredients and whisk until combined.

Grab a spatula, pour the wet ingredients into the dry and fold mixture together until all the oats are fully coated. Ensure you mix thoroughly and incorporate the chia seeds (they have a tendency to sink to the bottom, of the bowl).

Press into the pan: Pour the mixture onto your prepared baking sheet. Use the back of your spatula or a piece of parchment paper to firmly press the granola into a flat layer about 1/4-inch thick. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the edges start to brown. Don't over bake or your granola could start to burn.

This granola really does make a perfect base. Once your granola cools, you can add in whatever mix-ins you would like. We chose to add freeze-dried blueberries this time.

Break up your granola into your preferred chunk sizes and store in airtight container!

Check out the full recipe below! Enjoy!