Wheat-Free Granola

Name: Wheat-Free Granola
Ingredients: 5 cups Rolled oats (not instant); 1 cup Barley, rye or soy flakes (or combination); 1 cup Coarsley chopped almonds (or mix of almonds and peanuts); 1/4 cup Dried coconut, unsweetened; 1 tsp Cinnamon (optional); 1/2 cup Smooth peanut butter or sesame tahini (or combo); 1/4 cup Liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, molasses or combo); 1/4 cup Water; 1 tsp Vanilla; 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds or other seeds of choice (optional); 1 1/2 cups Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped dates, or combo)

October 3, 2000 Lynn R. - Home Cook

About

A very tasty granola! To make this a gluten-free recipe use oats that are grown and processed away from wheat such as Only Oats. For the other flakes, omit the barley and and rye and just use the soy flakes (or use other gluten-free alternatives to your liking). Makes 8 cups.

Ingredients

Rolled oats (not instant)		5 cups
Barley, rye or soy flakes (or combination)		1 cup
Coarsley chopped almonds (or mix of almonds and peanuts)		1 cup
Dried coconut, unsweetened		1/4 cup
Cinnamon (optional)		1 tsp
Smooth peanut butter or sesame tahini (or combo)		1/2 cup
Liquid sweetener (honey, maple syrup, molasses or combo)		1/4 cup
Water		1/4 cup
Vanilla		1 tsp
Sunflower seeds or other seeds of choice (optional)		1/4 cup
Dried fruit (raisins, cranberries, chopped dates, or combo)		1 1/2 cups

Other dried fruits you could try include goji berries, blueberries, cherries, chopped apricot and dried apple.

Directions

Preheat oven to 275 F. Spray a large roasting pan or baking dish with nonstick coating.
In a large bowl, mix together the oats, other flakes, nuts, coconut and cinnamon.
In a smaller bowl, mix together the sesame or peanut butter, water, liquid sweetener and vanilla, blending well.
Pour this over the dry ingredients and toss with a fork until well mixed and most of the flakes are coated.
Pour granola into the prepared pan, spreading evenly.
Roast (covered) for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Be sure to move granola that is touching the sides of the pan to the centre, to avoid burning.
Remove from oven and cool completely.
Add the fruits and seeds and mix well.
Store in jars or airtight containers.