Try this no bake version of gluten free granola. Make it entirely on the stovetop and no need to heat up your kitchen just to have granola!
The key to making good gluten free granola (you know how I always think I have the key, but I promise it's only when I do, in fact, have the key) is to let it cool on a baking sheet completely before breaking it up.
When you make it on the stovetop, just make it in a heavy-bottom pot, and pour it into a lined rimmed baking sheet. And let it cool that way.
Serve it with some fresh fruit (strawberries are still in season!) and maybe even a little coconut cream whipped cream.
I made brown butter, but you could always just use an equal amount by weight of oil. Almond oil (expensive but so good) or extra virgin olive oil also work really well.
I have just done too many exciting things with gluten free granola and oats over the years to list here, but here's a sampling of recipes you also might like:
Sort of Paleo Makeover of Vegan Power Bites from Quick & Easy
Gluten Free Chocolate Granola (intensely delicious)
Gluten Free Crunchy Granola Bars (like Nature Valley, but way better)
No Bake Gluten Free Granola
Ingredients
1/2 cup (112 g) toasted almond oil (or 8 tablespoons (112 g) brown butter)
1/2 cup (109 g) packed light brown sugar (or 80 grams coconut palm sugar)
1/4 cup (84 g) honey
1/4 cup (84 g) pure maple syrup
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 1/4 cups (140 g) raw almonds, roughly chopped
1 cup (112 g) raw sprouted pumpkin seeds
1 cup (80 g) unsweetened coconut chips
3 cups (300 g) certified gluten free old fashioned rolled oats
1 1/2 cups dried fruit, like golden raisins and dried blueberries
Instructions
Line a large rimmed baking sheet with unbleached parchment paper and set it aside.
In a large, heavy-bottom pot, place the oil or brown butter, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup and salt, and whisk to combine well. Cook over medium-low heat, whisking frequently, until the sugar is melted (about 2 minutes). Remove the pot from the heat, and add the almonds, pumpkin seeds, coconut chips and oats, and mix to combine and to coat the oats, nuts and seeds in the oil and sugar mixture. Spread into an even layer in the pot, and return the pot to the heat.
Cook for about 5 minutes over medium to medium-low heat, and then stir to turn over the mixture. Cover and cook again for about 5 minutes, then stir. Repeat once more, or until the mixture is deep golden brown. Remove from the heat, pour in the dried fruit, and mix to combine. Scrape the granola onto the prepared baking sheet, and spread into an even layer. Allow to sit at at room temperature until completely cool before carefully breaking up the granola into large chunks. Store any leftovers in an airtight glass container with a lid.
kim says
Have you made any of your granolas with rolled quinoa? Can’t do oats. Curious if there are major baking differences.
Have made granola plenty in the past, but never thought to do it on the stove top. Brilliant, yet again!! Thanks for making so many GF things accessible!
Jennifer Sasse says
Thank you! This looks wonderful as usual and I am in the market to make some more granola!!! you’re the best! :)
gfshoestring says
Thanks, Jennifer. :)
xoxo Nicole
Gwen says
This looks delicious! Have you ever had success just pressing the whole lot together to make granola bars? Trying to think of a way to get this into my husband’s lunches!
gfshoestring says
Interesting question, Gwen. I haven’t, but I bet it would work if you have more of a binder. That could be something sticky, like more honey, or even some pureed prunes or dates.
xoxo Nicole