maple multi-grain granola

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i don’t think there’s a wrong way to make granola. you can throw anything in; oats, nuts, seeds, dried fruit, and grains. add some chocolate too. the options are endless. this multi-grain granola is packed with nutrition and loads of crunch.

making granola at home is so easy, i should do it more. store bought granola is too sweet and typically loaded with fat and calories. by making it at home i control what goes in and what doesn’t.

stella is sticking to her vegan diet, so now more than ever i want to make sure she’s getting all the nutrients her body needs. by adding millet and amaranth, this granola is packed with protein and i love the crunchy texture. i kept it simple with almonds and pumpkin seeds, but coconut and dried fruit would be delicious too.

ancient grain granola

Print Recipe ^[4]

multi-grain granola

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 35-40 minutes

Ingredients:

• 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats (i used these Gluten Free Old Fashioned Rolled Oats ^[5] )
• 3/4 cup uncooked Millet ^[6]
• 3/4 cup uncooked Amaranth ^[7]
• 1 cup raw almonds, roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla

 

Directions:

• line a Rimmed Baking Sheet ^[8] with parchment paper
• preheat the oven to 300°
• in a large bowl combine the oats with the millet, amaranth, almonds, seeds, cinnamon, salt, and nutmeg
• in a small saucepan over medium-low heat warm the coconut oil with the maple syrup and brown sugar
• once melted, remove the saucepan from the heat, stir in vanilla and pour over oat mixture, stir to evenly coat
• press mixture into an even layer on the baking sheet and bake for 35-40 minutes until golden brown
• cool completely before storing in an airtight Container ^[9] (can be kept for up to one week)

we LOVE granola clumps. to get more granola clusters, do not stir the granola while it bakes. i like to let is sit for a few minutes after baking, and then gently stir to keep the clusters in tact.

i skipped the fruit, but adding dried apples to this multi-grain granola would be delicious too. enjoy!