Name: Nut Free Granola
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: American

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Nut Free Granola

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 325F. Line a rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.

Mix the warm water and the chia seeds in a small bowl and place in the refrigerator.

Melt the honey in a sauce pan over low/medium heat. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the honey is fully liquified and bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in the coconut oil and sunflower seed butter.

Meanwhile, combine the pepitas, sunflower seeds, sesame seeds, salt, vanilla and cinnamon in a food processor. Pulse for 10-15 seconds or until chopped with small and larger pieces remaining. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Stir in the melted honey mixture, coconut, and soaked chia seeds, then thinly spread mixture on the prepared baking sheets.

Bake for 20-25 minutes or until light golden, rotating the tray half way through. Remove and let cool completely for one hour.

Crumble the granola with your hands and stir in raisins or other favorite dried fruit if desired*.

Eat as is or place on top of ice cream, greek yogurt or açaí bowls.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Stir Every 5 Minutes for Even Toasting 🥄
Granola needs frequent stirring during baking to ensure all seeds and coconut toast evenly and prevent burning on the edges while the center remains undercooked.
Cool Completely Before Storing for Maximum Crunch ❄️
Let your granola cool to room temperature on the baking sheet before transferring to containers; this allows it to crisp up fully and prevents moisture from creating clumps.
Thin Sunflower Seed Butter with Warm Water 💧
Mix the seed butter with warm water to create a pourable consistency that coats all ingredients evenly, ensuring better binding and more uniform texture throughout your granola.
Toast Seeds Separately for Superior Flavor 🌻
Dry-toast sunflower seeds, pepitas, and sesame seeds in a skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing to deepen their nutty flavors and add an extra layer of complexity.
Use Parchment Paper to Prevent Sticking 📋
Line your baking sheets with parchment paper instead of greasing them; this prevents the honey and seed butter mixture from causing granola to stick while allowing better airflow for crispness.